Quadruplet (Noun)
Meaning 1
A set of four similar things considered as a unit.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- A quadruplet of flowers adorned the corner of the room, arranged in a single vase.
- The team's logo was based on a quadruplet of interconnected circles, symbolizing unity and cooperation.
- Four distinct yet complementary flavors made up the quadruplet of sauces offered at the restaurant.
- A quadruplet of towering mountains stood proudly against the backdrop of a serene, moonlit lake.
- Each quadruplet of notes in the musical composition held a unique theme that together formed a cohesive whole.
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Meaning 2
One of four children born at the same time from the same pregnancy.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The quadruplet was delighted to meet her siblings for the first time in the NICU after their birth.
- Carrying quadruplets to term is a rare and high-risk pregnancy that requires close medical supervision.
- Their mother, a first-time parent, was surprised to learn she was expecting quadruplets and had to adjust her plans accordingly.
- As the biggest of the quadruplet, baby Emma had a particularly strong cry and needed to be fed first.
- After months of anticipation, the quadruplet family finally came home to a house filled with balloons, toys, and loving relatives.
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Meaning 3
The cardinal number that is the sum of three and one.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The new mother was overjoyed to have given birth to a quadruplet, bringing her family a full house.
- Quadruplet four-leaf clovers are extremely rare and considered good luck.
- She made a quadruplet of backup copies of her thesis, just in case something went wrong.
- After trying for years, the couple finally had a quadruplet, with all four babies born within a minute of each other.
- Quadruplet digits were once thought to be unique identifiers for astronomical objects.