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octuplet

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A group of eight things, particularly

An eight-part multiplet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A group of eight things, particularly

A group of eight children born together.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 3

A group of eight things, particularly

A group of eight notes played in the time of six.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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History

Etymology

From octuple + -et. By surface analysis, oct- + -u- + -ple + -et.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: otteling — one of eight babies born at the same birth
  • Dutch: achtling — one of eight babies born at the same birth
  • German: Achtling — one of eight babies born at the same birth
  • Japanese: 八つ子 (yatsugo) — one of eight babies born at the same birth
  • Yoruba: ìbẹ́jọ — one of eight babies born at the same birth
  • French: octolet — (music) group of eight notes played in place of six
  • Romanian: octolet — (music) group of eight notes played in place of six