Eight

Definition

Eight is a numeral and a noun that represents the quantity that is one more than seven and one less than nine. It is also used as an adjective to describe something that includes or is associated with the number eight.

Parts of Speech

• Numeral
• Noun
• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /eɪt/
• Respelling: AYT

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /eɪt/
• Respelling: AYT

Etymology

The word "eight" originates from the Old English "eahta," which is derived from the Proto-Germanic "ahtōu." Its Indo-European root is “okto,” which means "eight" and is the origin of similar words in various languages, including Latin "octo" and Greek "oktō."

Derivatives

• Eighth (ordinal number)
• Eightfold (adjective)
• Eighties (noun)
• Octet (noun, set of eight)
• Octave (noun, set of eight notes)

Synonyms

• Octet
• Eightfold
• None

Antonyms

• Seven
• Nine
• None

Usage

The term "eight" is frequently used to indicate quantity, sequence, or age, as in "She is eight years old" or "The event starts at eight o'clock." It is also used in mathematical, musical, and linguistic contexts to describe anything associated with the number eight.

Related Terms

• Octagon: A polygon with eight sides.
• Octave: A musical interval of eight notes.
• Eightfold: Having eight parts or elements.

Detailed Definitions

Numeral

• The cardinal number that is one more than seven: Used to denote the quantity or position that follows seven.
  • Example: "There are eight seats at the table."

Noun

• A group or unit of eight people or items: Refers to a collection or grouping that includes eight elements.
  • Example: "The rowing team consisted of an eight."

Adjective

• Consisting of or associated with the number eight: Used to describe something that includes eight items or is related to the number eight.
  • Example: "The play was performed by an eight-member cast."