pentagram Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈpɛn.təˌɡɹæm/
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Pentagram as a Noun
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The shape of a five-pointed star constructed of five intersecting lines meeting at the vertices, such that a central pentagon and five surrounding isosceles triangles are formed; often with magical connotations; a 5/2 (or 5/3) star polygon.
Word Forms & Grammar
pentagram (plural pentagrams)
Origin of Pentagram
From Ancient Greek πεντάγραμμον (pentágrammon), noun form of the adjectives πεντάγραμμος (pentágrammos) and πεντέγραμμος (pentégrammos, “five-lined, having five lines”). Equivalent to penta- + -gram.
Pentagram: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɛn.təˌɡɹæm/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | The shape of a five-pointed star constructed of five intersecting lines meeting at the vertices, such that a… |
| Plural | pentagrams |
How to Pronounce Pentagram
You say pentagram as /ˈpɛn.təˌɡɹæm/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (pɛn).