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How to Pronounce sextant?

Correct pronunciation for the word "sextant" is [sˈɛkstənt], [sˈɛkstənt], [s_ˈɛ_k_s_t_ə_n_t].

Definition of sextant

  1. The sixth part of a circle; an instrument for measuring angular distances, like a quadrant, of which the limb comprehends only 60 degrees, or the sixth of a circle; a constellation of the southern hemisphere.

Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin

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What is the adjective for sextant?

The adjective form of the word "sextant" is "sextantal".

Usage over time for sextant:

This graph shows how "sextant" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

What is the plural form of sextant?

The plural of the "sextant" can be the "sextants".

What is the singular form of sextant?

The singular of the "sextant" can be the "sextant".

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