quinquepartite

Meanings

• noun

  A term used in heraldry to describe a shield divided into five parts.

  - "The quinquepartite shield of House Targaryen features a dragon in each quadrant and a fifth part reserved for their motto."
  - "The coat of arms of the city of Quito is quinquepartite, symbolizing its founding by five indigenous tribes."

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Variants

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quadripartite

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Etymology

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From Latin quinque 'five' and partitus 'divided'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'quinquepartite' is not limited to heraldry and can be applied to any design divided into five parts.

2. The city of Quito, Ecuador, is named after the quinquepartite shield used by the Inca empire.

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Related Concepts

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1. Coat of arms: A visual representation of the identity and lineage of a person, family, or organization, often displayed on a shield or flag.

2. Vexillology: The study of flags and their design, usage, and meaning.

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Culture

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Quinquepartite is a term commonly used in heraldry and vexillology. It is often associated with the design of shields and flags.

How to Memorize "quinquepartite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a shield divided into five equal parts.
   - Visualize each part as a separate space that can be filled with a unique symbol or emblem.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'quinquepartite' with the number 'five' and the concept of a 'shield' or 'coat of arms'.
   - Remember that it represents a design divided into five parts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Quincy Quadrant Quest' to remember the meaning of quinquepartite: Quincy represents the number five, Quadrant represents the division into parts, and Quest represents the idea of a design or emblem.

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