Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pentad

noun
/ˈpɛnˌtæd/
Definition
A group or set of five things or elements.
Examples
  • The pentad of the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and spirit.
  • In linguistics, a pentad might refer to the five key aspects of a narrative.
  • During the presentation, we focused on a pentad of essential marketing strategies.
Meaning
In a broader sense, pentad refers to any collection or series containing five components that are related.
Synonyms
  • quintet
  • fivefold
  • quinary