Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quincunx
noun
/kwɪnˈkʌŋks/
Definition
An arrangement of five objects, with four of them at the corners of a square or rectangle and the fifth at the center.
Examples
- The garden was arranged in a quincunx pattern, with trees planted at the corners and one in the middle.
- In the game of dice, rolling a quincunx means getting one on all corners and one in the center.
- Artists sometimes use a quincunx layout to create balance in their compositions.
Meaning
The term quincunx is often used in mathematics and geometry to describe a specific pattern of placement, often associated with both visual designs and abstract concepts.
Synonyms
- fivefold arrangement
- pentagonal configuration
- cross pattern
