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penta
/ˈpɛn.tə/
Definition
1
A combining form (prefix) derived from Greek 'pente,' meaning 'five,' used in scientific, mathematical, and technical terms.
2
Commonly seen in words like 'pentagon' (five-sided polygon), 'pentagram' (five-pointed star), and 'pentathlon' (five-event competition).
Examples
After devouring a penta-chocolate cake, he declared himself the undisputed king of caloric conquests.
She pulled off a penta-kill in the game, leaving her teammates in awe and her enemies in therapy.
Faced with a penta-dilemma over pizza toppings, he wisely chose to order two pies.
The coach's penta-formation was so confusing, the opponents thought they were playing chess instead.