sex·tile (s k st l , -st l)adj. Of or relating to the position of two celestial bodies when they are 60° apart. [Latin sext lis, one sixth, from sextus, sixth; see s(w)eks in Indo-European roots.] |
sextile [ˈsɛkstaɪl]
n
1. (Mathematics & Measurements / Statistics) Statistics one of five actual or notional values of a variable dividing its distribution into six groups with equal frequencies
2. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Astrology) (Astronomy) Astrology astronomy an aspect or position of 60° between two planets or other celestial bodies
[from Latin sextīlis one sixth (of a circle), from sextus sixth]
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