noun
pentad
Pentad (noun) means a set of five things.
noun
1
A set of five things.
"Nitrogen is a pentad in the ammonium compounds."
2
A period of five years, especially one half of a ten-year span.
3
A period of five days, especially one used to average temperatures.
4
A five-day unit within a solar term of the traditional Chinese calendar.
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Etymology
Taken from Ancient Greek πεντάς (pentás), formed from πέντε (pénte, “five”) and -άς (-ás, “-ad”); by surface analysis, pent- + -ad.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pentad?
"pentad" (noun) means a set of five things.
What is another word for pentad?
Other words for "pentad" include five, quintet, V, quint, Phoebe, quintuplet.
What are the different meanings of pentad?
"pentad" has 3 main meanings: 1. A set of five things; 2. A period of five years, especially one half of a ten-year span; 3. A period of five days, especially one used to average temperatures.
