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Sixth Definition & Meaning

sixth
adjective
  1. coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
noun
  1. position six in a countable series of things
  2. one part in six equal parts
  3. the musical interval between one note and another six notes away from it

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Frequently asked questions

What does sixth mean?
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position position six in a countable series of things one part in six equal parts the musical interval between one note and another six notes away from it
What part of speech is sixth?
Sixth is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does sixth have?
Sixth has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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