Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
octuplet
noun
/ɒkˈtjuː.plɪt/
Definition
one of eight offspring born at the same birth
Examples
- The couple was thrilled to welcome their octuplets into the world.
- Raising octuplets requires a lot of help and resources.
- Invasive procedures can sometimes lead to octuplets, though this is usually unintentional.
Meaning
An octuplet refers to any of the eight babies that are born from a single pregnancy, making it a unique and rare event in human childbirth.
Synonyms
- multiple birth
- eightfold
