Synonyms of the word

octad

• n. A group of eight things.

digit

• n. (mathematics) The whole numbers from 0 to 9 and the Arabic numerals representing them, which are combined…
• n. (mathematics) Similarly fundamental numerals in other systems.
• n. (units of measure, astronomy) ¹⁄₁₂ the apparent diameter of the sun or moon, (chiefly) as a measure of…
• n. (historical units of measure) A unit of length notionally based upon the width of an adult human finger,…
• n. (units of measure, obsolete) Synonym of inch.
• n. (anatomy) A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe.
• n. (zoology) Similar or similar-looking structures in other animals.
• n. (geometry, rare, obsolete) Synonym of degree: ¹⁄₃₆₀ of a circle.
• v. (transitive) To point at or point out with the finger.

eight

• num. (cardinal) A numerical value equal to 8; the number occurring after seven and before nine.
• num. Describing a set or group with eight components.
• n. The digit/figure 8.
• n. (playing cards) Any of the four cards in a normal deck with the value eight.
• n. (nautical) A light, narrow rowing boat, especially one used in competitive rowing, steered by a cox, in…
• n. (rowing, especially in plural) A race in which such craft participate.
• n. An island in a river; an ait.

figure

• n. A drawing or diagram conveying information.
• n. The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially,…
• n. A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.
• n. The appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person.
• n. (obsolete) Distinguished appearance; magnificence; conspicuous representation; splendour; show.
• n. A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body.
• n. A numeral.
• n. A number.
• n. A shape.
• n. A visible pattern as in wood or cloth.
• n. A dance figure, a complex dance move^W.
• n. A figure of speech.
• n. (logic) The form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term.
• n. (astrology) A horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses.
• n. (music) Any short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single…
• n. (music) A form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a motif; a florid embellishment.
• v. To solve a mathematical problem.
• v. To come to understand.
• v. (intransitive) To be reasonable.
• v. (transitive) To enter, be a part of.
• v. (obsolete) To represent by a figure, as to form or mould; to make an image of, either palpable or ideal;…
• v. To embellish with design; to adorn with figures.
• v. (obsolete) To indicate by numerals.
• v. To represent by a metaphor; to signify or symbolize.
• v. (obsolete) To prefigure; to foreshow.
• v. (music) To write over or under the bass, as figures or other characters, in order to indicate the accompanying…
• v. (music) To embellish.

octet

• n. A group or set of eight of something.
• n. (music) A group of eight musicians performing together.
• n. (music) A composition for such a group of musicians.
• n. (computing) A byte of eight bits. Abbreviation: o.
• n. (computing, rare) A group of three bits, representing any of eight possible values.

octonary

• adj. Of eighth rank or order.
• adj. Consisting of eight things.
• n. A group of eight things.

ogdoad

• n. A thing made up of eight parts.