Definition

A person or thing that is one of five born at the same time, or a group of five things that are related in some way.

Example

The quintuplets celebrated their birthday together with a big party.

Conversation

Did you hear about that family that had a set of quintuplets?

Yeah, that sounds incredible! I can't imagine having five babies at once.

Right? They must have their hands full with all those quintuplets.

For sure! I hope they have enough help to manage everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quintuplet → It is formed from "quint-" (from Latin "quintus", meaning fifth) and "-plet" (from Latin "plectere", meaning to fold or braid). The word refers to a group of five offspring born at the same time, hence the idea of five being folded together in one birth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'quint-' meaning fifth, and '-plet' suggesting a grouping or folding together. This helps you remember that a quintuplet is a set of five born at once.

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