Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
septuplets
Noun
/sɛpˈtʌplɪts/
Definition
A group of seven offspring born at one birth.
Examples
- The couple was surprised to learn they were expecting septuplets.
- Septuplets require special medical care due to their unique challenges.
- In 1997, a woman in Texas gave birth to septuplets, which gained international attention.
Meaning
Septuplets refer to seven babies that are delivered at the same time from a single pregnancy. It is an extremely rare occurrence in human births.
Synonyms
- Sevenfold
- Seven siblings
