pentangular
/pen'tængju:lə/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having five angles and five sides: "pentangular" describes a shape or object that possesses exactly five angles and five straight sides.
- Relating to a pentagon: The term is used to characterize anything that is of, relating to, or shaped like a pentagon.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The fort was designed with a pentangular layout for better defense.
- A pentangular star is formed by connecting the vertices of a pentagon.
Advanced Usage
- Geometric Context: In geometry, "pentangular" is a less common synonym for "pentagonal," specifically emphasizing the angular properties.
- The crystal exhibited a rare pentangular symmetry.
Variants and Related Words
- Pentagon (n): A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles.
- The headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense is named The Pentagon.
- Pentagonal (adj): Having five sides and five angles; shaped like a pentagon. This is the more frequently used adjective.
- The table had a pentagonal base.
Synonyms
- Pentagonal: Having five sides and five angles.
Adjective
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of or relating to or shaped like a pentagon
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