octet meaning and definition

OCTET noun

Definition of octet (noun)

1. the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
   • synonyms: 8, eight, eighter, eighter from Decatur, octad, octonary, ogdoad, VIII
2. eight performers or singers who perform together
   • synonyms: octette
3. a set of eight similar things considered as a unit
   • synonyms: octette
4. eight people considered as a unit
   • synonyms: eightsome, octette
5. a musical composition written for eight performers
   • synonyms: octette