sexenary

/ˈsɛk.sɛ.nɛr.i/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or consisting of six parts or groups

“The sextenary rhythm used in poetry has six repeating patterns.”

2. noun

a group of six things, especially numbers or units

“The sextenary of the new year consisted of six fireworks exploding in the sky.”

3. noun

a numerical value or quantity consisting of six

“The sextenary of the exam scores was 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36.”

Synonyms

  • sextet
  • sixfold

Antonyms

  • septenary
  • sevenfold