sextile

sex·tile  (skstl, -stl)

adj.

Of or relating to the position of two celestial bodies when they are 60° apart.

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[Latin sextlis, one sixth, from sextus, sixth; see s(w)eks in Indo-European roots.]

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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]