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sextate

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Sextate (verb) means to cut something down by a sixth of its original amount.

verb

1

To cut something down by a sixth of its original amount.

2

To bring something down until only a sixth of it is left.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from Latin sextus ("sixth") and English -ate; compare quintate, septimate, and decimate.

Rhymes for sextate

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What is the meaning of sextate?

"sextate" (verb) means to cut something down by a sixth of its original amount.

What are the different meanings of sextate?

"sextate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To cut something down by a sixth of its original amount; 2. To bring something down until only a sixth of it is left.

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