Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
septuplet
noun
/sɛpˈtjuːplɪt/
Definition
A group of seven offspring born at the same time to the same mother.
Examples
- After giving birth to a septuplet, the mother became an instant celebrity.
- The septuplets celebrated their first birthday with a big party.
- Each of the septuplets had their own unique personality, which the family cherished.
Meaning
The term septuplet refers to any set of seven things, particularly used to describe seven children born together during one pregnancy.
Synonyms
- sevenfold
- group of seven
- heptad
