Definition

A collection or group consisting of nine items or individuals.

Example

The artist created an ennead of sculptures to represent the nine muses.

Conversation

Did you know that the ancient Greeks had a concept called the ennead?

No, I haven’t heard of that before. What is it?

It's basically a group of nine gods that they worshiped.

That’s interesting! I wonder what their roles were in mythology.

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Root Explanation

Ennead → It is derived from the Greek word "enneas" (meaning nine). The term refers to a group or set of nine, particularly in the context of ancient Egyptian mythology where it denotes a group of nine deities.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for nine ('enneas') to remember that 'ennead' refers to a group of nine.

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