Definition of QUINTUPLET

quintuplet

Meanings

Plural: quintuplets

Noun

  • the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
  • one of five children born at the same time from the same pregnancy
  • a set of five similar things considered as a unit
  • A group of five, particularly (music) a tuplet of five notes to be played in the time for four.
  • One of a group of five, particularly babies born from the same mother during the same birth.
  • A cycle adapted for five riders, all of whom can assist in the propulsion.

Origin / Etymology

From quintuple + -et, from Middle French quintuple.

Synonyms

5, cinque, fin, five, fivesome, Little Phoebe, pentad, Phoebe, quin, quint, quintet, quintette, quintuple, V

Scrabble Score: 21

quintuplet is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
quintuplet is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
quintuplet is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 26

quintuplet is a valid Words With Friends word