octalogy
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Formed in imitation of trilogy, with prefix octa-.
Noun
octalogy (plural not attested)
- (rare) A set of eight works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as eight individual works. They are commonly found in literature, film, or video games.
- 1886 [1]
- The Shakespearean octalogy which begins with Richard II. and ends with Richard III.
- 1886 [1]
Related terms
- dilogy (2)
- trilogy (3)
- tetralogy (4)
- pentalogy (5)
- hexalogy (6)
- heptalogy (7)
- ennealogy (9)
- decalogy (10)
- polylogy (2+)