Hexades

/ˈhɛksəˌdiz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of hexad; multiple groups or sets of six things.

Etymology

From Greek 'hex-' (six) + '-ad' (a group) + '-es' (plural). This is the standard plural form used in mathematics, philosophy, and science to refer to multiple hexadic groupings.

Kelly Says

In ancient number theory, mathematicians studied hexades as complete units—six was considered the first 'perfect number,' which influenced how philosophers thought about the structure of the universe.

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