Where does “pentimal” come from?
pentimal (English) comes from English pent- — Alternative form of penta- used before a vowel.
pentimal (English): Using a base of 5; quinary; The abstract numeral...
Definitions
- Using a base of 5; quinary; The abstract numeral...
Ancestry of “pentimal”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | pent- | Alternative form of penta- used before a vowel |