ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Quintuplet

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /kwɪnˈtʌplət/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Quintuplet is a noun meaning A group of five, particularly (music) a tuplet of five notes to be played in the time for four.

Meaning

A group of five, particularly (music) a tuplet of five notes to be played in the time for four.

More Meanings

  1. One of a group of five, particularly babies born from the same mother during the same birth.
  2. A cycle adapted for five riders, all of whom can assist in the propulsion.

Word Forms

Synonyms for quintuplet

Depending on context, synonyms include quintet, fin, pentad, fivesome, five, quin.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include quintet, quint, quin, fivesome, five, pentad.

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