Octet

Pronunciation: /ɒktɛt/

Definitions of octet

noun a byte of eight bits

Example Sentences

A1 An octet is a group of eight musicians.

A2 In computer networking, an octet is a group of eight bits.

B1 The octet of actors delivered a stunning performance in the play.

B2 The composer wrote a beautiful octet for strings and winds.

C1 The octet of scientists published groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.

C2 The octet of dancers moved in perfect harmony, mesmerizing the audience.

Examples of octet in a Sentence

formal The data is transmitted in an octet, which consists of eight bits.

informal Make sure you send the file in an octet format.

slang I need the octet version of that document, ASAP.

figurative Each member of the team played their part like an octet in a symphony.

Grammatical Forms of octet

• past tense: octeted
• plural: octets
• comparative: more octet
• superlative: most octet
• present tense: octets
• future tense: will octet
• perfect tense: have octeted
• continuous tense: is octeting
• singular: octet
• positive degree: octet
• infinitive: to octet
• gerund: octeting
• participle: octeted

Origin and Evolution of octet

First Known Use: 1837 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'octet' originated from the Latin word 'octo' meaning 'eight'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in music to refer to a group of eight musicians or singers performing together, the term 'octet' has evolved to also refer to a group of eight objects or elements in various contexts such as computer science and chemistry.