noun
octet
Octet (noun) means a group of eight of something.
noun
1
A group of eight of something.
2
Eight musicians who perform a piece of music together.
"An octet of waiters sang her "Happy Birthday"."
3
A piece of music written for eight musicians to play together.
4
(computing) A unit of digital information made up of eight bits.
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Etymology
Formed from oct- (“eight”) and -et.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of octet?
"octet" (noun) means a group of eight of something.
What is another word for octet?
Other words for "octet" include octonary, eighter, VIII, octad, eightsome, octette.
What are the different meanings of octet?
"octet" has 3 main meanings: 1. A group of eight of something; 2. Eight musicians who perform a piece of music together; 3. A piece of music written for eight musicians to play together.
