Definition

A group of seven things or people that are related or similar, especially referring to seven babies born at the same time.

Example

The couple was thrilled to welcome their septuplets into the world.

Conversation

Did you hear about the family that just had a septuplet birth?

Yeah, I can't believe they had seven babies at once!

That must be so hectic for them, managing all those little ones.

For sure! I can't even imagine how they will handle it day to day.

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Root Explanation

**Septuplet** → It is formed from "septem" (meaning seven) and "-plet" (from Latin "plere", meaning to fill). The word "septuplet" refers to a group of seven offspring born at one birth, thus filling the count of seven.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for seven, 'septem', to remember that a 'septuplet' is a group of seven born at once.

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