"Quintuplicate" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Repeated or occurring five times; fivefold.
Example: "He received five awards, earning him a quintuplicate honor in his field."
The word "quintupled" is the past tense of the verb "quintuple," which means to make or become five times as large or intense. It is often used to describe a significant increase or multiplication by a factor of five.
A set of five babies born at the same birth.<br><br>Example: "The family was overjoyed at the arrival of their quintuplets."
Quintuplets are a set of five children born at the same birth, to the same mother. This is a rare and unusual occurrence, with a conception rate of about 1 in 55,000. The term "quintuplets" is often reserved for identical quintuplets, or quintuplets that are born from the same placenta and share the same genetic makeup. Non-identical quintuplets, who develop from separate eggs and have different genetic material, are referred to as "heteropatallactically born" or simply "non-identical quintuplets".
A witty remark or response, often sarcastic or humorous.<br><br>Example: "He delivered a series of clever quips during the comedy show that left the audience in stitches."<br><br>(Note: The word "quips" can also refer to a person's quick and witty remarks or sayings, often used to tease or make a point.)