Understanding the Prefix "Quin-" and Its Relation to Five

Quin- is a prefix that means "five." It is often used in words related to the number five or things that have five parts or components. For example:

* Quintet: a group of five people or things
* Quinque: a word that means "five" in Latin
* Quinary: something that has five parts or elements

So, if you see the prefix quin- in a word, it's likely that the word is related to the number five or has five components.

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