sixty
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/ˈsɪksti/
six tens
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sixty' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sixtig', where 'six' meant 'six' and '-tig' meant 'ten'.
Historical Evolution
'sixtig' changed from Old English word 'sixtig' and eventually became the modern English word 'sixty'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'six tens', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the decade of a person's life between the ages of 60 and 69.
He retired in his sixties.
Numeral 1
the number equivalent to the product of six and ten; 60.
There are sixty minutes in an hour.
Synonyms
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