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Sextuplet - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A sextuplet is one of six offspring born from the same pregnancy. It can also refer to a group of six musical notes played in the time of four.

sextuplet

/sɛksˈtʌplɪt/ /sɛksˈtʌplɪt/

Definition:

One of six offspring born at the same time, or a group of six musical notes played in the time of four.

Synonyms:

hexad, sextet, sixfold

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

single, singleton

Common Collocations:

sextuplet birth, musical sextuplet, raising sextuplets, rare sextuplets, identical sextuplets

Derivatives:

sextuplets, sextuplicate

Usage Tips:

Use "sextuplet" for six siblings born together or a musical note grouping; avoid confusion with "sextet" (a group of six).

Common Phrases:

set of sextuplets, play a sextuplet, rare as sextuplets

Etymology:

Derived from Latin "sextus" (sixth) combined with "-plet," indicating multiplicity or grouping.

Examples:

  • 1. The couple welcomed healthy sextuplets last month.
  • 2. The composer wrote a challenging sextuplet in the piano piece.
  • 3. Raising sextuplets requires immense patience and resources.
  • 4. She practiced the musical sextuplet until it was flawless.

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