Definition

A group of eight things or one of eight babies born at the same time.

Example

The couple was surprised to learn they were expecting octuplets.

Conversation

Did you hear about the family who had an octuplet birth last week?

No way! That's incredible and so rare.

I know, right? I can't even imagine how they manage with eight babies.

It must be a complete chaos, but also so much joy!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Octuplet → It is formed from "octo-" (meaning eight) and "-plet" (from Latin "plere", meaning to fill). The word refers to a group of eight offspring born at one time, thus filling the family with eight children.

Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'octo-' meaning eight, and remember that an 'octuplet' is a set of eight siblings born together.

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