What does QUINT mean?

Quint Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

1. (Noun) A set of five things; 2. (Adjective) Consisting of five parts or elements.

Pronunciations:

US: /kwɪnt/; UK: /kwɪnt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "quint" comes from the Latin word "quintus," meaning "fifth." It has been used in English since the 16th century. As a noun, "quint" refers to a set of five things, while as an adjective, it describes something that consists of five parts or elements.

Synonyms:

Noun: pentad, quintet, quintuple; Adjective: fivefold, pentamerous, pentavalent

Related Words:

quail, quais, quake, quale, quant, quare, quark, quart, quash, quasi, quate, quean, queen, queer, quell, query, quest, queue, quick, quiff, quilt, quill, quirk, quirt, quite, quoin, quoit, quote

Example Sentences:

1. The band played a quint of songs during their set. 2. The quint bicycle race consisted of five stages. 3. The companys logo featured a quint of stars. 4. The five-pointed star is a quint symbol. 5. The quilt was made up of a quint pattern.