Hexa-
1.
a combining form meaning “six,” used in the formation of compound words:
hexapartite.
combining form
1.
six: hexachord, hexameter
before vowels, hex-, word-forming element meaning “six,” from Greek hexa-, comb. form of hex “six” (see six).
hexa- or hex-
pref.
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