Definitions of sixth
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position six in a countable series of things
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type of:
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rank
relative status
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rank
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one part in six equal parts
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synonyms:
one-sixth
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type of:
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common fraction, simple fraction
the quotient of two integers
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common fraction, simple fraction
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the musical interval between one note and another six notes away from it
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type of:
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interval, musical interval
the difference in pitch between two notes
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interval, musical interval
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coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
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