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词汇 hexad
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Definition of hexad in English:

hexad

noun ˈhɛksadˈheksad
technical
  • A group or set of six.

    〈技〉六个一组(或一套)

    each segment, down to the tiniest hexad of cilia, is practically identical in shape
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Unfortunately there are not hexads or octads in nature.
    • These axes are, respectively, diads, triads, tetrads, and hexads.
    • Two lyre-like instruments, Kitharas I & II, date from 1938 and have twelve hexads per instrument.
    • The duodecad can be considered as two hexads, upper and lower; as three tetrads, working in dynamic cooperation; or as four triads in a synthesis of immanence and transcendence.

Origin

Mid 17th century (denoting a series of six numbers): from Greek hexas, hexad-, from hex 'six'.

Definition of hexad in US English:

hexad

nounˈheksad
technical
  • A group or set of six.

    〈技〉六个一组(或一套)

    each segment, down to the tiniest hexad of cilia, is practically identical in shape
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The duodecad can be considered as two hexads, upper and lower; as three tetrads, working in dynamic cooperation; or as four triads in a synthesis of immanence and transcendence.
    • These axes are, respectively, diads, triads, tetrads, and hexads.
    • Two lyre-like instruments, Kitharas I & II, date from 1938 and have twelve hexads per instrument.
    • Unfortunately there are not hexads or octads in nature.

Origin

Mid 17th century (denoting a series of six numbers): from Greek hexas, hexad-, from hex ‘six’.

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