Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ennead
Noun
/ˈɛn.i.æd/
Definition
A group of nine, especially in reference to deities or similar beings.
Examples
- The Ennead of Heliopolis consisted of the nine primary deities worshipped in ancient Egypt.
- In mathematics, an ennead can refer to a collection of nine objects.
- The author focused on the characteristics of the Ennead in her analysis of ancient mythology.
Meaning
The term ‘ennead’ is often used in religious or philosophical contexts to describe a set of nine figures, typically gods.
Synonyms
- Group of nine
- Nonet
- Cluster
