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sixth
noun \ˈsiks(t)th, ˈsiks(t)\
: the number six in a series
: one of six equal parts of something
plural sixths \ˈsiks(ts), ˈsiks(t)ths\
Full Definition of SIXTH
1
— see number table
2
a : a musical interval embracing six diatonic degrees b : a tone at this interval; specifically : submediant c : the harmonic combination of two tones a sixth apart
— sixth adjective or adverb
— sixth·ly \ˈsiksth-lē, ˈsikst-\ adverb
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First Known Use of SIXTH
12th century
SIXTH Defined for Kids
1sixth
adjective \ˈsiksth\
Definition of SIXTH for Kids
: coming right after fifth
2sixth
noun
Definition of SIXTH for Kids
1
: number six in a series
2
: one of six equal parts
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