Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
penta
prefix
/ˈpɛntə/
Definition
A prefix used in various contexts to denote five.
Examples
- Pentagon: A shape with five sides.
- Pentathlon: An athletic event consisting of five different sports.
- Pentameter: A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Meaning
The term ‘penta’ is derived from the Greek word ‘pente’, which means five. It is commonly used in mathematics, chemistry, and other fields to indicate a quantity of five.
Synonyms
- quintet
- fivefold
