quin
Definition
Noun: 1. One of five offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy: A "quin" is a single individual in a set of quintuplets. This is an informal, shortened form of the word "quintuplet."
Usage
The word "quin" is a colloquial term. It is primarily used in informal contexts, such as in casual conversation or journalism, to refer to one of five siblings born together. * The family welcomed five healthy babies; each little quin is doing well. * She is the smallest of the quins.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to quintuplets.
- The quin stroller was a remarkable sight.
- They celebrated the quins' first birthday.
Variants and Related Words
- Quintuplet (n): The standard, more formal term for one of five children born at the same time.
- Quint (n): Another common informal shortening of "quintuplet," synonymous with "quin."
Synonyms
- Quintuplet
- Quint (informal)
Notes on Meaning
- The word "quin" refers specifically to one of a set of five. For other numbers, different terms are used: twin (2), triplet (3), quadruplet (4), sextuplet (6).
- It is almost exclusively used for humans, not animals.
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one of five children born at the same time from the same pregnancy
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