Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oct
prefix
/ɒkt/
Definition
Oct is a prefix that denotes eight or is associated with the number eight.
Examples
- Octopus – a sea creature with eight arms.
- October – the tenth month of the year, historically the eighth month in the Roman calendar.
- Octagon – a shape with eight sides.
Meaning
It is often used in various contexts to indicate something that involves the number eight.
Synonyms
- Eight
- Octet
