noun
pentad
Pentad (noun) means Synonym of quintet: A group of five things, particularly.
noun
1
Synonym of quintet: A group of five things, particularly
2
Synonym of quinquennium: a five-year period, especially in reference to the first and second halves of calendrical decades.
3
A five-day period, especially a temperature average taken every five days.
4
A five-day division of the Chinese calendar, forming part of a solar term (Chinese: 候).
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek πεντάς (pentás), from πέντε (pénte, “five”) + -άς (-ás, “-ad”). By surface analysis, pent- + -ad.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pentad?
"pentad" (noun) means synonym of quintet: A group of five things, particularly.
What are the different meanings of pentad?
"pentad" has 3 main meanings: 1. Synonym of quintet: A group of five things, particularly; 2. Synonym of quinquennium: a five-year period, especially in reference to the first and second halves of calendrical decades; 3. A five-day period, especially a temperature average taken every five days.