five-sided
|five-sid-ed|
B1
/ˈfaɪvˌsaɪdɪd/
having five sides
Etymology
Etymology Information
'five-sided' originates from the combination of the numeral 'five' and the word 'side', where 'side' meant 'a flat surface that forms part of the boundary of a solid object'.
Historical Evolution
'Five-sided' is a modern English term formed by combining 'five' and 'side'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having five sides', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having five sides.
The pentagon is a five-sided polygon.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42