quinquagular
Definition
Adjective: - Having five angles: "quinquagular" describes a geometric shape or object that possesses five distinct angles.
Usage Examples
- (A room with five angles.)
- (Shapes with five angles.)
Advanced Usage
- "quinquagular symmetry": a type of symmetry found in five-angled structures.
- The starfish exhibits quinquagular symmetry in its body plan. (The starfish has five angles arranged symmetrically.)
- "quinquagular prism": a three-dimensional shape with five-angled bases.
- The crystal was cut into a quinquagular prism for the jewelry piece. (A prism with five angles on each end.)
Variants and Related Words
- Quinquangular (adj): an alternative spelling of "quinquagular," meaning having five angles.
- The quinquangular tower was a landmark in the city. (The tower had five angles.)
- Quinquangle (n): a rarely used noun meaning a five-angled figure or shape.
- The artist sketched a quinquangle as part of the geometric pattern. (A five-angled shape.)
Synonyms
- Pentagonal: having five sides and five angles (more common for polygons).
- The pentagonal building was designed to maximize sunlight. (Similar to quinquagular but more specific to polygons.)
- Five-angled: directly describing an object with five angles.
- The five-angled star was drawn on the flag. (A simpler synonym for quinquagular.)
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