sextuple

noun, adj, verb — 6 senses

sextuple

noun

UK /sɛkˈstʃuːpəl/ · US /sɛksˈtʌpəl/

Etymology Formed (in imitation of quadruple) from Latin sextus (“sixth”): compare French sextuple.

1

a sixfold amount

2

Ball games, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Soccer, Sports A team that wins 6 titles in the same year or season.

sextuple

adj

Etymology Formed (in imitation of quadruple) from Latin sextus (“sixth”): compare French sextuple.

1

Having six parts.

2

Being six times as great.

3

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music Having six beats to the bar.

Synonyms
sextuplex
Derived terms
subsextuple

sextuple

verb

Etymology Formed (in imitation of quadruple) from Latin sextus (“sixth”): compare French sextuple.

1

To make, or to become, six times as much (or as many).

Derived terms
sextuplet
Related terms
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