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Definition of quadruplet

quadruplet

/kwɑːˈdruː.plət/
quad · ru · plet
Plural:quadruplets
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quadruplet Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Each of four children or offspring born at a single birth.

Example

"The hospital staff prepared four incubators in the neonatal unit for the newly delivered quadruplets."

2

A group, set, or combination of four associated things or elements.

Example

"In genetics, the researchers analyzed a specific quadruplet of nucleotides within the sequence."

3

A group of four musical notes of equal time value played in the time normally occupied by three or six notes of the same denomination.

Example

"The pianist practiced playing the rapid quadruplet smoothly against the triple meter in the left hand."

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• Rhymes for quadruplet

• Nearby Words

quadriplex
quadruped
quadruple
quadruplet
quadruplex
quaff
quagga

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from 'quadruple' (from Latin quadruplus, meaning 'fourfold'), modeled directly after the earlier formation of 'triplet'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quadruplet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quadruplet
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