hexakis-

prefix

A variant of hexa-, used for multiplication with a second numerical prefix.

OriginAncient Greek ἑξάκις →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. mathematicsA variant of hexa-, used for multiplication with a second numerical prefix.
  2. chemistryA variant of hexa-, used for substitutions of six complex rather than simple units.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἑξάκις“six times”
  2. Englishhexakis-

From Ancient Greek ἑξάκις (hexákis, “six times”).

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APA

hexakis-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hexakis-

MLA

“hexakis-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hexakis-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hexakis-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hexakis-.

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