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quintuplet

[kwin-tuhp-lit]

quintuplet Definition

  • 1one of five children born at one birth, or all five born together
  • 2a group of five things that are similar or related in some way

Using quintuplet: Examples

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

  • Example

    The couple was surprised to learn they were expecting quintuplets.

  • Example

    The quintuplets were born healthy and strong.

  • Example

    The band's new album is the fifth in a quintuplet of releases.

quintuplet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quintuplet

Phrases with quintuplet

  • the birth of five babies from a single pregnancy

    Example

    The hospital staff prepared for the rare event of a quintuplet birth.

  • quintuplet sisters

    a group of five sisters who are born together

    Example

    The Dionne quintuplet sisters were born in Canada in 1934.

  • a set of five books that are related in some way

    Example

    The author released a quintuplet of books that all take place in the same universe.

Origins of quintuplet

from Latin 'quinque', meaning 'five'

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Summary: quintuplet in Brief

'Quintuplet' [kwin-tuhp-lit] refers to either one of five children born at one birth or a group of five things that are similar or related. Examples include 'The couple was surprised to learn they were expecting quintuplets,' and 'The band's new album is the fifth in a quintuplet of releases.' The phrase 'quintuplet birth' denotes the birth of five babies from a single pregnancy, while 'quintuplet of books' refers to a set of five books that are related in some way.