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Pent: meaning, definitions and examples

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pent

 

[ pent ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

geometry shape

The term 'pent' refers to something that has five sides or angles, commonly used in geometry to describe pentagons and other five-sided shapes. It is derived from the Greek prefix 'penta-', meaning five.

Synonyms

five-sided, quintangular

Examples of usage

  • The pentagon is a five-sided polygon.
  • In geometry, a pent-shaped object exhibits five edges.
  • The artist painted a pent design on the canvas.
Context #2 | Noun

abbreviation of penthouse

In real estate, 'pent' is often used as an abbreviation for a penthouse, which is a luxurious apartment or suite situated on the top floor of a building, typically featuring expansive views and high ceilings.

Synonyms

loft, penthouse

Examples of usage

  • They purchased a pent overlooking the city skyline.
  • The pent has a spacious terrace for entertaining.
  • Living in a pent offers a unique lifestyle experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "pent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pentรกgono

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เค‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pentagon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pentagon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะฝั‚ะฐะณะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pentagon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒณใ‚ฟใ‚ดใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pentagone

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pentรกgono

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pentagon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๊ฐํ˜•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจู†ุชุงุบูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pentagon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pentagon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ”่ง’ๅคงๆฅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pentagon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fimmhyrningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตะฝั‚ะฐะณะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒแƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pentagon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pentรกgono

Etymology

The root of the word 'pent' can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, specifically the prefix 'penta-', which means 'five'. This prefix is used in various terms in mathematics and geometry, such as 'pentagon', 'pentameter', and 'pentathlon', all of which incorporate the idea of five in their definitions. Over the years, 'pent' has also been associated with luxurious living spaces, as seen in its use as an abbreviation for 'penthouse'. The evolution of the term reflects both its mathematical origins and its adaptation into modern language surrounding real estate and architecture. As the concept of five sides or five elements has become more prevalent in various fields, the term 'pent' continues to hold relevance in technical and everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,054, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.