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Quintuplet: meaning, definitions and examples

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quintuplet

 

[ หˆkwษชntษ™plษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

multiple birth

A quintuplet refers to one of five offspring born from the same pregnancy. This term is used primarily in medical contexts and is categorized under multiple births, alongside twins and triplets. Quintuplets are quite rare, and their births often require special medical attention due to the increased risks associated with such pregnancies. The term can also refer to any group of five people or things, but it is most commonly associated with multiple births.

Examples of usage

  • The couple celebrated the birthdays of their quintuplets.
  • The hospital specializes in the care of premature quintuplets.
  • Quintuplets often face unique developmental challenges.
  • Documentaries have been made about famous quintuplets.
  • The birth of quintuplets can lead to challenging economic situations.

Translations

Translations of the word "quintuplet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quinteto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เคšเคœเฅ‹เคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fรผnfling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kembar lima

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟโ€™ัั‚ะฝัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piฤ…tka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบ”ใคๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quintuple

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quinteto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท beลŸiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค์„ฏ ์Œ๋‘ฅ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชูˆุฃู… ุงู„ุฎู…ุงุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pฤ›tice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรคtica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ”่ƒž่ƒŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ petorฤka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fimmunda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตัะตะผั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ—แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ beลŸlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quinteto

Etymology

The term 'quintuplet' originates from the Latin word 'quintus,' meaning 'fifth.' It is formed by combining 'quintus' with the suffix '-plet,' which denotes a group or set of items. The word began to appear in English texts in the early 20th century, particularly as advances in medicine and childbirth made multiple births more publicized. The fascination with quintuplets gained significant attention in the 1930s after the Dionne quintuplets were born in Canada, making them the first known quintuplets to survive infancy. Their story captivated the world and highlighted the challenges and joys of raising multiple offspring, solidifying the term 'quintuplet' in popular language. Today, quintuplets continue to intrigue families and the media alike, often leading to unique societal discussions about parenting, economics, and the effects of multiple births on family dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,635, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.