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Meaning of "pentagraph" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PENTAGRAPH

pentagraph  [ˈpɛntəˌɡrɑːf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PENTAGRAPH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pentagraph is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PENTAGRAPH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pentagraph

A pentagraph is a sequence of five letters used to represent a single sound, or a combination of sounds, that do not correspond to the individual values of the letters. In German, for example, the pentagraph tzsch represents the sound of the English digraph ch, and indeed is found in the English word Nietzschean. Irish has a number of pentagraphs. English, like most languages, has none.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PENTAGRAPH


autograph
ˈɔːtəˌɡrɑːf
biograph
ˈbaɪəˌɡrɑːf
chromatograph
krəˈmætəˌɡrɑːf
chromolithograph
ˌkrəʊməʊˈlɪθəˌɡrɑːf
chronograph
ˈkrɒnəˌɡrɑːf
cinematograph
ˌsɪnɪˈmætəˌɡrɑːf
hydrograph
ˈhaɪdrəˌɡrɑːf
lithograph
ˈlɪθəˌɡrɑːf
Mimeograph
ˈmɪmɪəˌɡrɑːf
monograph
ˈmɒnəˌɡrɑːf
pantagraph
ˈpæntəˌɡrɑːf
pantograph
ˈpæntəˌɡrɑːf
paragraph
ˈpærəˌɡrɑːf
phonograph
ˈfəʊnəˌɡrɑːf
photograph
ˈfəʊtəˌɡrɑːf
photomicrograph
ˌfəʊtəʊˈmaɪkrəˌɡrɑːf
pictograph
ˈpɪktəˌɡrɑːf
seismograph
ˈsaɪzməˌɡrɑːf
spirograph
ˈspaɪrəˌɡrɑːf
typograph
ˈtaɪpəˌɡrɑːf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PENTAGRAPH

pentadactylic
pentadactylism
pentadactylous
pentadactyly
pentadelphous
pentadic
pentagon
pentagonal
pentagonally
pentagram
pentagynian
pentagynous
pentahedra
pentahedral
pentahedron
pentalogy
pentalpha
pentamerism
pentamerous
pentamery

WORDS THAT END LIKE PENTAGRAPH

bar graph
cerograph
choreograph
color photograph
colour photograph
digraph
electrocardiograph
electron micrograph
graph
hectograph
holograph
ideograph
micrograph
polygraph
radiograph
seraph
spectrograph
stereograph
subgraph
subparagraph
telegraph

Synonyms and antonyms of pentagraph in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pentagraph» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PENTAGRAPH

Find out the translation of pentagraph to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pentagraph from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pentagraph» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

pentagraph
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pentagraph
570 millions of speakers

English

pentagraph
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pentagraph
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

pentagraph
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

pentagraph
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pentagraph
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

pentagraph
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Pentagraph
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pentagraph
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Penta
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

pentagraph
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

pentagraph
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pentagraph
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

pentagraph
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

pentagraph
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पॅन्टॅग्राफ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pentagraph
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Pentagraph
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pentagraph
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

pentagraph
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pentagraph
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pentagraph
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pentagraph
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pentagraph
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pentagraph
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pentagraph

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PENTAGRAPH»

The term «pentagraph» is used very little and occupies the 186.795 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PENTAGRAPH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pentagraph» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pentagraph» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pentagraph

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PENTAGRAPH»

Discover the use of pentagraph in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pentagraph and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Practical Geometry, Linear Perspective, and Projection: ...
The common Pentagraph, of which the annexed figure represents an improved form, consists of four brass rules, two about 15 or 18 inches, and the other two about half that length, put together with joints so that they form a parallelogram ; the ...
Thomas Bradley, 1834
2
The Textile American
It is then removed from the pentagraph and immersed in an acid through or bath, in which it is kept revolving by two workmen, until the acid acting on the exposed copper of the roller where the pattern has been rather lightly traced, or engraved  ...
‎1908
3
Surveying
1.13 PENTAGRAPH It is an instrument used for enlarging, reducing or reproducing the plans. 1.13.1 Construction It consists of four tubular brass arms square in section. Two of these are long (AB and AC) and are pivoted at one end A (Fig.
Duggal, 2004
4
A complete treatise on practical land-surveying
At the same time, much may often be done by the pentagraph, so that its use should be learned. DESCRIPTION OF THE PENTAGRAPH. The pentagraph is generally made of wood or brass, from 12 inches to two feet in length, and consists of ...
Anthony Nesbit, William Burness, 1870
5
Surveying and Levelling
(v) It is quite easy to handle for measuring angles. 15.5 PENTAGRAPH This is an instrument used for reducing or enlarging a plan. It works on the principle of similar triangles. Figure 15.14 shows a typical pentagraph Plate 15.9 its photograph.
S. S. Bhavikatti, 2009
6
Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines
The Pentagraph system is of later development. The process is the following :— The pattern is first enlarged to several times its size: this is conveniently done by the camera. The paper pattern being put in the camera, an enlarged copy is ...
Andrew Ure, Robert Hunt, 1878
7
Professional Papers by the Corps of Royal Engineers ... ...
1n the eidograph there is found to be less vibration than with the comparatively thin flat arms of the pentagraph, and the single support in the former instrument enables greater freedom of action to be attained. Exact and simultaneous motion is ...
Great Britain. Corps of Royal Engineers, 1890
8
A general text book for the constant use and reference of ...
Plans may also be copied by the Pentagraph, an instrument which next claims our attention. THE PENTAGRAPH. This is an instrument but very imperfectly understood, even by those who are most frequently using it. It requires to be very  ...
Edward Ryde, John Donaldson, 1854
9
American Edition of the British Encyclopedia: Or, Dictionary ...
b de f, is a small pentagraph made of brass : one end of the rod, 4, is jointed to a small hinge, g, by which its motion allows the whole pentagraph to be lifted up : the other end of the rod, b, is jointed to the rod f, and the small handle, h, or pencil , ...
William Nicholson, 1821
10
Nesbit's Practical Land-Surveying. Eleventh edition. (Field ...
At the same time, much may often be done by the pentagraph, so that its use should be learned. DESCRIPTION OF THE PENTAGRAPH. The pentagraph is generally made of wood or brass, from 12 inches to two feet in length, and consists of ...
Anthony NESBIT, William BURNESS, 1870

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PENTAGRAPH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pentagraph is used in the context of the following news items.
1
All the media moves
Carter started her career at design agency, KSDP Pentagraph before exploring the print and publishing side at TIME Magazine. She was lured ... «The Media Online, May 15»
2
Illinois State routs Aces, 77-51
photos by LORI ANN COOK-NEISLER / THE PENTAGRAPH Illinois State's John Jones (10) misses the rebound grabbed by Evansville's ... «Evansville Courier & Press, Feb 15»
3
How To Develop Battery Swapping Stations
In a pentagraph system electric wire suspened above the road carry electrical energy. The truck then connects to the overhead wires to get the ... «CleanTechnica, Jan 15»
4
Week 6 High School Football Preview Capsules (October 2, 2013)
“It's been rough for all of us, but we preach personal responsibility, and now it's time to do it,” Mike Moews told The Pentagraph. “Adversity ... «Rantoul Press, Oct 13»
5
Injured Illinois firefighter sues trucking company, driver
Permanent injuries, pain, suffering and lost past and future earnings are among the allegations, according to the Pentagraph. “We had a case ... «Fleet Owner, Jun 13»
6
Defense in Grisly Mass Murder Case Blames Victim and His Video …
You can get the particulars on the case on the Pentagraph, who are covering this trial extensively. Posted in. Court Cases · Creeps · Crime File ... «Game Politics, May 13»
7
Once a standout athlete, Palmer man gets 8-year sentence on meth …
A 2008 article in the Bloomington, Ill., Pentagraph newspaper says Moen moved to the central Illinois city that year and soon began winning ... «Anchorage Daily News, Apr 13»
8
Shelf Life: Design Indaba special edition
Pentagraph partner and graphic designer, Paula Scher gave one of the most engaging and visually appealing presentations at Design Indaba ... «MarkLives.com, Mar 13»
9
Illinois McDonalds Closed for Salmonella Investigation
... as of Monday, but was expected to reopen when enough employees had been determined to be free of infection, reported the Pentagraph. «Food Safety News, Nov 12»
10
Should South Africans be optimistic?
KSDP Pentagraph is rated as the world's second best design company by British design magazine, 'Creative Review'. The company is ... «News24, Dec 11»

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« EDUCALINGO. Pentagraph [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pentagraph>. Apr 2024 ».
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