octuplet en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From octuple + -et. By surface analysis, oct- + -u- + -ple + -et.
Meanings
- A group of eight things, particularly ▸ An eight-part multiplet.
- A group of eight things, particularly ▸ A group of eight children born together.
- A group of eight things, particularly ▸ A group of eight notes played in the time of six.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| octuplets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
octet (any of group of 8)
Translations (7)
de Achtling (one of eight babies born at the same birth) · nl achtling (one of eight babies born at the same birth) · fr octolet ((music) group of eight notes played in place of six) · yo ìbẹ́jọ (one of eight babies born at the same birth) · da otteling (one of eight babies born at the same birth) · ja 八つ子 (one of eight babies born at the same birth) · ro octolet ((music) group of eight notes played in place of six)