hexa-

a combining form meaning “six,” used in the formation of compound words: hexapartite.
Also especially before a vowel, hex-.

Origin of hexa-

combining form representing Greek héx six

Words nearby hexa-

hewlett, hewn, hex, hex sign, hex., hexa-, hexabasic, hexachloride, hexachlorobenzene, hexachlorocyclohexane, hexachloroethane

British Dictionary definitions for hexa-

hexa-

before a vowel hex-

combining form

six hexachord; hexameter

Word Origin for hexa-

from Greek, from hex six

Medical definitions for hexa-

hexa-

pref.

Six:hexagram.
Containing six atoms, molecules, or groups:hexose.