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Pentagonal: meaning, definitions and examples

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pentagonal

 

[ pɛnˈtæɡənəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

shape

Pentagonal refers to a shape that has five sides and five angles. This term is derived from the Greek word 'pentagonon', which translates to 'five angles'. Pentagonal shapes can be found in various mathematical contexts and geometric figures.

Synonyms

five-sided, pentagon-shaped

Examples of usage

  • A pentagonal table has five sides.
  • The pentagonal design of the building is quite unique.
  • In geometry, a pentagonal prism is a solid figure with two pentagonal bases.
  • The artist painted a pentagonal pattern on the canvas.

Translations

Translations of the word "pentagonal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pentagonal

🇮🇳 पेंटागोनल

🇩🇪 pentagonal

🇮🇩 pentagonal

🇺🇦 пентагональний

🇵🇱 pentagonalny

🇯🇵 五角形の

🇫🇷 pentagonal

🇪🇸 pentagonal

🇹🇷 beşgen

🇰🇷 오각형의

🇸🇦 خماسي

🇨🇿 pentenová

🇸🇰 pentagonálny

🇨🇳 五边形的

🇸🇮 pentagonalni

🇮🇸 fimmhyrndur

🇰🇿 бесбұрышты

🇬🇪 ხუთკუთხედური

🇦🇿 beşbucaqlı

🇲🇽 pentagonal

Word origin

The term 'pentagonal' originates from the Greek word 'pentagonon', which combines 'penta' meaning five and 'gonia' meaning angle. Its usage has been primarily in mathematical and geometrical contexts, specifically referring to polygons with five sides. The concept of pentagonal shapes dates back to ancient Greek civilization, where geometry played a crucial role in architecture and philosophy. Throughout history, the study of polygons has evolved, but the basic definition of a pentagon has remained consistent. This adjective has been applied in various scientific and artistic disciplines, including design, architecture, and mathematics.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,027, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.