Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quincuncial
Adjective
/kwɪnˈkʌn.ʃəl/
Definition
Arranged in the pattern of a quincunx, with five objects placed in a cross pattern—four at the corners and one in the center.
Examples
- The plants were arranged in a quincuncial pattern in the garden, creating a visually appealing layout.
- In his artwork, the artist used quincuncial arrangements to direct viewers’ attention to the focal point.
Meaning
The term relates to an arrangement where four items are positioned at the corners of a square or rectangle, with a fifth item in the center, resembling the layout of the five dots on the face of a die showing the number five.
Synonyms
- Cross-shaped
- Five-pointed
