Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quinque
Prefix
/kwɪŋ.kweɪ/
Definition
A numerical prefix meaning five.
Examples
- Quinquevalent refers to an element having a valency of five.
- Quinque-arthrodesis involves surgical fusion of five joints.
Meaning
Used in various contexts to denote a quantity of five, often in scientific or academic terminology.
Synonyms
- Five
- Penta-
