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What is a latin root meaning five?

The Latin root meaning five is "quinque".

Here are some examples of words derived from this root:

* Quintessential: The most perfect or typical example of something.

* Quintuplet: One of five offspring born at the same time.

* Quintet: A group of five musicians.

* Quintile: One of five equal parts.

* Quintain: A five-line stanza or a five-part target used in archery.

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