Quadruplets Meaning in English

word · lemma: quadruplet

US

kwɑˈdrʊpləts

kwah-DRU-pluhts

UK

kwˈɒdɹuːpləts

kwod-ROO-pluhts

Definition

Four babies born at the same time to the same mother are called quadruplets.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used in medical or family contexts. Usually refers to siblings born together from a single pregnancy. Less common than 'twins' or 'triplets'. Can be shortened to 'quads' informally.

• Spanish: cuatrillizos
• Portuguese (BR): quadrigêmeos
• Portuguese (PT): quadrigémeos
• Chinese (Simplified): 四胞胎
• Chinese (Traditional): 四胞胎
• Hindi: चार बहनें/भाई (एक साथ जन्में)
• Arabic: توأم رباعي
• Bengali: চতুরাশ্মজ ভাইবোন - চতুরাশ্মজ শিশু
• Russian: четверняшки
• Japanese: 四つ子
• Vietnamese: sinh tư - bốn đứa trẻ sinh cùng lúc
• Korean: 사쌍둥이
• Turkish: dördüzler
• Urdu: چوگنی
• Indonesian: anak kembar empat

Example Sentences

The family was surprised to have quadruplets.

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Quadruplets are rare compared to twins.

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Each of the quadruplets has a different personality.

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After years of trying, they welcomed quadruplets into their family.

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Raising quadruplets can be a real adventure for parents.

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People always ask if the quadruplets ever get mixed up at school.

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