Definition

A group of six things that are related or born at the same time.

Example

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

Conversation

Did you hear about the couple who had a sextuplet?

No way! That's incredible!

I can't imagine how busy their lives must be now.

Right? Six babies at once sounds like a handful!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sextuplet → It is formed from "sex" (from Latin *sex*, meaning six) and "tuple" (from Latin *tupla*, meaning a set or group). The word "sextuplet" refers to a group of six offspring born at one birth.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for six, 'sex', to remember that a 'sextuplet' is a group of six.

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