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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A quantile of six equal proportions; any of the subsets thus obtained.
2. 2
   A segment that is a sixth of the whole.
3. 3
   A sextile aspect or position.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or denoting the aspect or position of any two celestial bodies separated by 60°. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

augustmedian

Etymology

From Latin sextīlis (“one sixth”), from sextus (“sixth”) + īlis (“-ile”).

Related phrases

celestial body

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