What does OCTET mean?

Octet

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A group of eight people or things.
2. A musical composition for eight voices or instruments.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɑːkˈtɛt/
• UK: /ɒkˈtɛt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "octet" comes from the French word "octuor," which means "eight people playing music together." The term is used in music to describe a composition for eight voices or instruments. It is also used to describe a group of eight people or things, such as an octet of friends or an octet of electrons.

Synonyms:

• Eight-piece
• Eight-some
• Octad

Related Words:

• Actor
• Comet
• Crust
• Hotel
• Limit

Example Sentences:

• The octet of musicians played a beautiful piece on their eight instruments.
• She invited her octet of friends to her birthday party.