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sextan

Elementary (A2)

IPA: //ˈsɛkstæn//

KK: /sɛkˈstæn/

adjective
Definition

Relating to something that happens or is done on the sixth day.


Example

The sextan event is scheduled for this Friday.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed that our meetings are always on a sextan schedule?
Sloth B
Yeah, it’s like we’re stuck in a routine that repeats every six days.
Sloth A
I wonder if we should change it to something more flexible.
Sloth B
That might be a good idea, it could make things less predictable.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sixth
Antonyms
noun
Definition

Not a valid English word.


Example

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Conversation
Sloth A
I heard you caught a bad case of the sextan last weekend.
Sloth B
Yeah, it was pretty rough; I spent all day inside.
Sloth A
I can't believe how quickly it spread among us.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Sextan → The word 'sextan' originates from Latin 'sextus' (meaning sixth) combined with the suffix '-an' (indicating a relation to). It refers to something that is related to the sixth part or sixth element.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sixth' ('sextus') to remember that 'sextan' relates to the sixth part or element.

Visually Confused Words
septan
extant
stan
seta
sean
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fever
Antonyms
health
calm
comfort