quintuple

[kwin-tuh-puhl]

quintuple Definition

• 1. consisting of five parts or elements
• 2. five times as great or as many

Using quintuple: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quintuple" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company has seen a quintuple increase in profits over the past year.

• Example

  The recipe calls for quintuple the amount of sugar I usually use.

• Example

  The team won their fifth consecutive game, making it a quintuple victory.

• Example

  The quintuple meter in the music piece creates a unique rhythm.

quintuple Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quintuple

• fivefold
• quinary
• quintessential

Antonyms for quintuple

• single
• individual

Phrases with quintuple

• quintuple bypass surgery

  a type of heart surgery that involves rerouting blood flow around five blocked arteries

  Example

  The patient underwent quintuple bypass surgery to improve blood flow to the heart.

• quintuple jump

  a figure skating jump with five rotations in the air

  Example

  The skater attempted a quintuple jump, but unfortunately fell during the landing.

• quintuple alliance

  an alliance between five countries or groups, often used in historical contexts

  Example

  The Quintuple Alliance was formed in Europe in the early 19th century to maintain the balance of power.

Origins of quintuple

from Latin 'quintus', meaning 'fifth'

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Summary: quintuple in Brief

The term 'quintuple' [kwin-tuh-puhl] refers to something consisting of five parts or elements, or being five times as great or as many. It can describe anything from a fivefold increase in profits to a quintuple meter in music. Phrases like 'quintuple bypass surgery' and 'quintuple jump' denote specific procedures or actions involving five components, while 'quintuple alliance' refers to an alliance between five countries or groups.