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pentahedron

/ˌpɛntaˈhiːdɹən/

Meanings
  • A regular three-dimensional figure composed of five equilateral triangles joined at their edges.

    - "The pentahedron is a solid figure with five faces."
    - "A pentahedron is a 3D shape with five faces."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with pentahedron
penance , pendence , precedence , succedence
Homophones
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  1. pentathlon, pentahedral, pentagram


Variants
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pentahedral , pentahedron , pentahedrons
Forms
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verb: to pentahedron, to form a pentahedron; noun: pentahedron form, the geometric structure of a pentahedron; adjective: pentahedronic, having the shape or properties of a pentahedron


Etymology
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The term 'pentahedron' is derived from the Greek words 'pente' meaning 'five' and 'hedron' meaning 'solids'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Platonic solid: A Platonic solid is a regular three-dimensional shape composed of four or five equilateral triangles joined at their edges. The five Platonic solids are the tetrahedron, cube, octahedron, and the dodecahedron.

  2. Crystallography: Crystallography is the scientific study of the crystalline structure and properties of solids. Crystallography is an important interdisciplinary field that has applications in various areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Crystallography plays a crucial role in understanding the fundamental nature of matter and its structure and properties at the atomic, molecular, and solid-state levels.

  3. Geodesy: Geodesy is the scientific study of the shape, size, and physical properties of the Earth. Geodesy is an important interdisciplinary field that has applications in various areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Geodesy plays a crucial role in understanding the fundamental nature of the Earth and its structure and properties at various scales, from the global to the local.


Culture
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The pentahedron has been used extensively in various cultures and contexts. In ancient Greece, the pentahedron was one of the five Platonic solids and was believed to represent the elements of earth, water, air, and fire. In Chinese culture, the pentahedron is known as the 'Five Elements Pyramid' and is believed to represent the interconnectedness and balance of the five elements in Chinese philosophy: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. In various other contexts, the pentahedron has been used as a symbol of unity, balance, and harmony in various cultures and traditions around the world.

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