octad (Meaning)
Wordnet
octad (n)
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
Webster
octad (n.)
An atom or radical which has a valence of eight, or is octavalent.
Synonyms & Antonyms of octad
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octad Sentence Examples
- The ancient Greek mathematicians used the octad as a fundamental building block for their numerical system.
- An octad is a set of eight elements, typically arranged in a specific order or configuration.
- The octad of planets in astrology corresponds to the Sun, Moon, and the six known planets in ancient times.
- The I Ching, an ancient Chinese divination text, is based on the manipulation of a set of eight trigrams, known as the octad.
- In Indian classical music, the raga system is divided into eight main scales, known as the octad ragas.
- The восьмерка (vosmerka), or octad, is a Russian dance performed by eight dancers in a circle.
- The octad of elements in traditional Chinese medicine consists of wood, fire, earth, metal, water, thunder, wind, and mountain.
- In computer science, an octad is a base-8 number, consisting of eight digits (0 to 7).
- The octagonal shape, with eight sides, is often associated with the octad in sacred geometry.
- The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu text, contains an eight-fold division of yoga, known as the octad path.
FAQs About the word octad
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and oneAn atom or radical which has a valence of eight, or is octavalent.
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The ancient Greek mathematicians used the octad as a fundamental building block for their numerical system.
An octad is a set of eight elements, typically arranged in a specific order or configuration.
The octad of planets in astrology corresponds to the Sun, Moon, and the six known planets in ancient times.
The I Ching, an ancient Chinese divination text, is based on the manipulation of a set of eight trigrams, known as the octad.
