sixth etymology

Etymology:

• Old English sixa
• Proto-West Germanic seks
• Proto-Germanic sehs
• Indo-European k̂sweḱs

Meaning:

• The cardinal number denoting the value of 6

Origin:

• The word "sixth" originates from the Indo-European root k̂sweḱs, which means "six." This root is also found in other Indo-European languages, such as Latin "sex," Sanskrit "ṣaṣ," and Greek "ἕξ (hex)."

• The Old English word "sixa" underwent regular sound changes over time, losing its initial [s] sound and evolving into "sixth."

Usage:

The word "sixth" is typically used in two ways:

• As an adjective: Example: "The sixth sense is often associated with intuition."
• As a noun: Example: "One-sixth of the population voted for the independent candidate."

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