sexenary

[ sek-suh-ner-ee ]

adjective

1. senary.
2. sextuple ( def 1 ).
3. (of a numerical system) with a base of six.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sexenary¹

1805–15; irregular < Latin sex six + -enary, as in septenary

Example Sentences

Associated words: sexenary, hexaplar, sextant, sextuple, sextet, sestet, sextic, senary. six-cornered, a. hexangular, hexagonal. six days. hexahemeron. six fingers or toes.

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