quadruplet

[ kwo-druhp-lit, -droo-plit, kwod-roo-plit ]

noun

1. any group or combination of four.
2. quadruplets, four children or offspring born of one pregnancy.
3. one of four such children or offspring.
4. Music. a group of four notes of equal value performed in the time normally taken for three.

quadruplet

/ kwɒˈdruːplɪt; ˈkwɒdrʊplɪt /

noun

1. one of four offspring born at one birth Often shortened toquad
2. a group or set of four similar things
3. music a group of four notes to be played in a time value of three

Word History and Origins

Origin of quadruplet¹

1780–90; quadruple + -et (modeled on triplet )

Example Sentences

But if, quite satisfied with your service, I propose to you five quadruplet instead of four, you would accept it without doubt.

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