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sextile

The correct spelling is sextile.

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noun

IPA: /ˈsɛks.taɪl/

Say it like: Sex-til-e

The correct spelling is sextile. A quantile of six equal proportions; any of the subsets thus obtained.

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Meanings

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°.

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