Definition

Describing something that has five similar parts or components, often used in relation to flowers with five petals or other structures.

Example

The pentamerous flower of the geranium has five distinct petals.

Conversation

Did you notice how that flower has pentamerous petals?

Yeah, it’s interesting how nature works like that.

I learned that it's quite common in some plants like geraniums.

Right! Five petals really give it a unique look.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pentamerous → It is formed from "penta-" (from Greek "pente", meaning five) and "merous" (from Greek "meros", meaning part). The word describes something that has five parts or segments.

Memory Tip

Think of 'penta-' meaning five and 'merous' meaning parts — so pentamerous refers to something that has five parts.

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