Quint: meaning, definitions and examples

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quint

 

[ kwɪnt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

number, group

A quint is a group or set of five similar things or people. This term is commonly used in various contexts, including music, mathematics, and social sciences. In a musical context, it can refer to a harmony that consists of five notes. Quint can also signify a quintuplet in mathematics, which consists of five elements or quantities. Overall, it denotes the number five or a collection involving five components.

Synonyms

five, group of five, quintuplet.

Examples of usage

  • The musicians played a quint for the grand event.
  • She formed a quint with her four closest friends.
  • In mathematics, a quint of numbers was analyzed.

Translations

Translations of the word "quint" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quinto

🇮🇳 पाँचवां

🇩🇪 fünf

🇮🇩 lima

🇺🇦 п'ятий

🇵🇱 piąty

🇯🇵 5番目

🇫🇷 cinquième

🇪🇸 quinto

🇹🇷 beşinci

🇰🇷 다섯 번째

🇸🇦 خامس

🇨🇿 pátý

🇸🇰 piaty

🇨🇳 第五

🇸🇮 peti

🇮🇸 fimmti

🇰🇿 бесінші

🇬🇪 მეხუთე

🇦🇿 beşinci

🇲🇽 quinto

Etymology

The term 'quint' originates from the Latin word 'quintus', which means 'fifth'. This Latin term evolved through various languages over the centuries, maintaining its association with the number five. The usage of 'quint' has been recorded in English since the 14th century, particularly in musical contexts, where it referred to the fifth note in a scale. Over time, 'quint' has expanded in use, encompassing a variety of contexts such as mathematics, social structures, and music, where it designates groups of five entities.