sextile
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sex·tile
(sĕk′stīl′, -stəl)adj.
Of or relating to the position of two celestial bodies when they are 60° apart.
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sextile
(ˈsɛkstaɪl)n
1. (Statistics) statistics one of five actual or notional values of a variable dividing its distribution into six groups with equal frequencies
2. (Astrology) astrology astronomy an aspect or position of 60° between two planets or other celestial bodies
3. (Astronomy) astrology astronomy an aspect or position of 60° between two planets or other celestial bodies
[C16: from Latin sextīlis one sixth (of a circle), from sextus sixth]
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sex•tile
(ˈsɛk stɪl, -staɪl)adj.
noting or pertaining to the aspect or position of two heavenly bodies when 60° distant from each other.
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