quinque- (Meaning)

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quinque- ()

A combining form meaning five, five times, fivefold; as, quinquefid, five-cleft; quinquedentate, five-toothed.

Synonyms & Antonyms of quinque-

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quinque- Sentence Examples

  1. The ancient Roman numeral quinque represents the number five.
  2. Quinquepartite structures are divided into five parts.
  3. Quinquennial events occur every five years.
  4. The quinquevirate was a group of five magistrates in ancient Rome.
  5. The quintet is a musical ensemble consisting of five performers.
  6. The quinquefoliate leaf has five leaflets.
  7. Quinquepartite agreements involve five parties.
  8. Quinquereme was an ancient Roman warship with five rows of oars.
  9. The quincunx was a Roman coin worth five-twelfths of an as.
  10. Quinquennium is a period of five years.

FAQs About the word quinque-

A combining form meaning five, five times, fivefold; as, quinquefid, five-cleft; quinquedentate, five-toothed.

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The ancient Roman numeral quinque represents the number five.

Quinquepartite structures are divided into five parts.

Quinquennial events occur every five years.

The quinquevirate was a group of five magistrates in ancient Rome.