Definition:Hexad

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Definition

A hexad is a set or tuple which has exactly $6$ elements.


Also known as

Some source suggest that a hectad is a synonym for hexad, but others suggest that this is a mistake.

The term hectad is also defined as a unit of area equal to a square whose side is $10 \ \mathrm {km}$.


Linguistic Note

The word hexad derives from the Classical Greek hex (ἕξ), meaning six.


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