Sextile
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈsɛks.taɪl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sextile is an adjective meaning (astronomy, astrology) Of or denoting the aspect or position of any two celestial bodies separated by 60°.
Meaning
(astronomy, astrology) Of or denoting the aspect or position of any two celestial bodies separated by 60°.
More Meanings
- (statistics) A quantile of six equal proportions; any of the subsets thus obtained.
- A segment that is a sixth of the whole.
- (astronomy, astrology) A sextile aspect or position.
Word Forms
- sextiles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sesquiquadrate, trine, sextantal, hexadecile, sextic, sextate.
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