Definition

A group or sequence that consists of eight items or elements.

Example

The team was divided into an octad for the project.

Conversation

I was reading about different number systems and came across the term octad.

Oh really? What does octad mean exactly?

It refers to a group of eight, like how an octagon has eight sides.

That’s interesting! I never knew there was a specific term for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Octad → It is formed from "octa-" (from Greek "okto", meaning eight) and "-ad" (a suffix used in forming nouns). The word "octad" refers to a group or set of eight items.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for eight, 'okto', to remember that an 'octad' is a collection of eight.

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