sextile

English

Etymology

From Latin sextīlis one sixth, from sextus sixth + īlis -ile.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsɛks.taɪl/

Adjective

sextile (not comparable)

1. (astronomy) Of or noting the aspect or position of any two celestial bodies separated by 60°.

Noun

sextile (plural sextiles)

1. A ¹/₆^th piece segment.
2. (astronomy) A sextile aspect or position.
3. (statistics) The specific term used for a quantile of six equal proportions.

Coordinate terms

• quantile
  • centile/percentile
  • vigintile
  • duodecile
  • decile
  • nonile
  • octile
  • septile
  • sextile
  • quintile
  • quartile
  • tercile/tertile

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Latin

Adjective

sextīle

1. nominative neuter singular of sextīlis
2. accusative neuter singular of sextīlis
3. vocative neuter singular of sextīlis