English Explanatory Dictionary

octet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A group or set of eight of something.
  2. A group of eight musicians performing together.
  3. A composition for such a group of musicians.
  4. A byte of eight bits. Abbreviation: o
  5. A group of three bits, representing any of eight possible values.

Pronunciation

/ɒkˈtɛt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-octet.wav

Word forms

octet octets octett octette

Etymology

From oct- (“eight”) + -et.

Synonyms

octad octonary ogdoad octuplet nundine byte

Related words

octa- octuple duet nonet quartet quintet septet sextet solo trio

Derived words

color-octet octetonium octet rule
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