Definition

Relating to a specific arrangement of five objects, where four are at the corners of a square or rectangle and one is in the center.

Example

The garden was designed in a quincuncial pattern, with four trees at the corners and one in the middle.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a garden arranged in a quincuncial pattern?

No, I haven't! How does that look?

It's quite interesting, with plants placed in a diagonal arrangement.

That sounds unique! I’d love to see it sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quincuncial → It is formed from "quinque" (meaning five) and "uncialis" (meaning one inch). The term describes a pattern or arrangement that involves five points, typically in a square or rectangular formation with one point at each corner and one in the center.

Memory Tip

Think of the number 'five' ('quinque') and how it relates to a specific arrangement of points — that's what quincuncial means.

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