Definition

Relating to or consisting of six parts or units.

Example

The sextuple arrangement of the notes created a unique rhythm in the music.

Conversation

I just got a new board game that has a sextuple scoring system.

That sounds interesting! How does it work?

You can score up to six points for each round, depending on your strategy.

Wow, that's going to make the game really competitive!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A quantity that is six times as much as another amount.

Example

The recipe calls for a sextuple of the original ingredients to serve more people.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new game with a sextuple level system?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds really challenging.

I can't believe how much content they packed into a sextuple experience.

Definition

To multiply something by six.

Example

The teacher asked the students to sextuple the number to find the total.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you know that if you sextuple a number, it gets really big?

Wow, I didn't realize it could grow that fast!

Yeah, it's like magic when you sextuple small numbers.

Root Explanation

Sextuple → It is formed from "sex" (from Latin *sex*, meaning six) and "-tuple" (from Latin *tupla*, meaning fold or layer). The word "sextuple" means sixfold or consisting of six parts.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for six, 'sex', to remember that 'sextuple' means something that is six times or sixfold.

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