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View synonyms for quadruplet
quadruplet
[ kwo-druhp-lit, -droo-plit, kwod-roo-plit ]
noun
- any group or combination of four.
- quadruplets, four children or offspring born of one pregnancy.
- one of four such children or offspring.
- Music. a group of four notes of equal value performed in the time normally taken for three.
quadruplet
/ ˈkwɒdrʊplɪt; kwɒˈdruːplɪt /
noun
- one of four offspring born at one birth Often shortened toquad
- a group or set of four similar things
- music a group of four notes to be played in a time value of three
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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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