Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
penta
prefix
ˈpɛn.tə
Definition
A prefix used in mathematics and science to denote five.
Examples
- Pentagon: A five-sided polygon.
- Pentatonic: A musical scale with five notes.
- Pentameter: A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Meaning
The term ‘penta’ is derived from the Greek word ‘pente’, meaning five. It is commonly used in various fields to classify or describe something that consists of five parts or elements.
Synonyms
- five
- quintet
- quinary
