Definition of Pentad

1. Noun. The cardinal number that is the sum of four and one.

Exact synonyms: 5, Cinque, Fin, Five, Fivesome, Little Phoebe, Phoebe, Quint, Quintet, Quintuplet, V
Generic synonyms: Digit, Figure

Definition of Pentad

1. n. Any element, atom, or radical, having a valence of five, or which can be combined with, substituted for, or compared with, five atoms of hydrogen or other monad; as, nitrogen is a pentad in the ammonium compounds.

2. a. Having the valence of a pentad.

Definition of Pentad

1. a group of five [n -S]

Medical Definition of Pentad

1. Any element, atom, or radical, having a valence of five, or which can be combined with, substituted for, or compared with, five atoms of hydrogen or other monad; as, nitrogen is a pentad in the ammonium compounds. Origin: Gr, a body of five, fr. Five. Having the valence of a pentad. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pentad

pentachloride
pentachlorophenol
pentachlorophenol hydroxylase
pentacid
pentacle
pentacles
pentacoccous
pentacrinin
pentacrinite
pentacrinoid
pentacrinus
pentacron
pentact
pentacts
pentad (current term)
pentad (current term)
pentadactyl
pentadactyle
pentadactyloid
pentadecane
pentadecatoic
pentadecylic
pentadelphous
pentadic
pentads
pentaerythritol
pentaerythritol
pentaerythritol tetranitrate
pentaerythritol tetranitrate reductase
pentafid

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