sixth
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noun \ˈsiks(t)th, ˈsiks(t)\ plural sixths \ˈsiks(ts), ˈsiks(t)ths\
Definition of SIXTH
1
: one that is number six in a series — 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
See Examples of SIXTH
- Only about a sixth of the town voted for her.
First Known Use of SIXTH
12th century
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