pentomic

[ pen-tom-ik ]

adjective

, Military.

1. 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.

pentomic

/ pɛnˈtɒmɪk /

adjective

1. denoting or relating to the subdivision of an army division into five battle groups, esp for nuclear warfare

Word History and Origins

Origin of pentomic¹

1955–60; pent- ( def ) + (at)omic

Word History and Origins

Origin of pentomic¹

C20: from penta- + atomic