hexa-

combining form

variants or hex-

1

: six

hexaploid

2

: containing six atoms, groups, or equivalents

hexane

Word History

Etymology

Greek, from hex six — more at six

Kids Definition

hexa-

combining form

variants or hex-

: six

Etymology

derived from Greek hex "six"

Medical Definition

hex A

noun

ˌheks-ˈā 

: hexosaminidase a