pentomic

pen·tom·ic

[pen-tom-ik]
adjective Military.
pertaining to or characterizing the organization of an army division into five groups, each with supporting units, geared to maneuver in keeping with the requirements of atomic warfare.

Origin:
1955–60; pent- + (at)omic

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pentomic (pɛnˈtɒmɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
denoting or relating to the subdivision of an army division into five battle groups, esp for nuclear warfare
 
[C20: from penta- + atomic]

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Pentomic is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
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