hexa-

1.
a combining form meaning “six,” used in the formation of compound words:
hexapartite.
Also, especially before a vowel, hex-.
Origin
combining form representing Greek héx six
British Dictionary definitions for hexa-

hexa-

combining form
1.
six: hexachord, hexameter
Word Origin
from Greek, from hexsix
Word Origin and History for hexa-

before vowels, hex-, word-forming element meaning "six," from Greek hexa-, comb. form of hex "six" (see six).

hexa- in Medicine

hexa- or hex-
pref.

  1. Six: hexagram.

  2. Containing six atoms, molecules, or groups: hexose.