sextile

American

[sek-stil, -stahyl] / ˈsɛk stɪl, -staɪl /

adjective

Astronomy. noting or pertaining to the aspect or position of two heavenly bodies when 60° distant from each other.

noun

Astronomy. a sextile position or aspect.
Astrology. a sextile position or aspect, conducive to mental stimulation.
Statistics. a quantile for the special case of six equal proportions.

sextile British

/ ˈsɛkstaɪl /

noun

statistics one of five actual or notional values of a variable dividing its distribution into six groups with equal frequencies
astrology astronomy an aspect or position of 60° between two planets or other celestial bodies

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Etymology

Origin of sextile

1550–60; < Latin sextīlis, equivalent to sext ( us ) sixth + -īlis -ile

Example Sentences

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He also changed the name of one of the summer months from Sextile to July, in honor of himself.

From Young Folks' History of Rome by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

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