English noun: octet |
1. | octet (quantity) the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one |
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| Synonyms | 8, eight, eighter, eighter from Decatur, octad, octonary, ogdoad, VIII |
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| Broader (hypernym) | digit, figure |
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2. | octet (group) eight performers or singers who perform together |
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| Synonyms | octette |
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| Broader (hypernym) | musical group, musical organisation, musical organization |
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3. | octet (group) a set of eight similar things considered as a unit |
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| Synonyms | octette |
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| Broader (hypernym) | set |
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4. | octet (group) eight people considered as a unit |
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| Synonyms | eightsome, octette |
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| Broader (hypernym) | assemblage, gathering |
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5. | octet (communication) a musical composition written for eight performers |
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| Synonyms | octette |
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| Broader (hypernym) | composition, musical composition, opus, piece, piece of music |
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