Quadruplet
/kwɒˈdruː.plɪt/noun
A set of four offspring born at the same time.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, the number four was often associated with stability and foundation, making quadruplets a symbol of abundance and prosperity.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kwetwóres
“Four, representing the concept of completeness.”
Latin
Latin
quadruplicare
“To make fourfold, indicating multiplication or increase.”
Old French
Old French
quadruplet
“A term for a group of four, emphasizing collective existence.”
19th Century
English
quadruplet
“A modern term coined to describe four offspring at once, reflecting both biological and familial significance.”