one sixth

/ˌwʌnˈsɪksθ/
noun
  1. One of six equal parts of something; 1/6.
    • She ate one-sixth of the pizza and saved the rest.
    • One-sixth of the students chose art as their favorite subject.
    • The company's profits increased by one-sixth this quarter.
adjective
  1. Being one of six equal parts.
    • The map uses a one-sixth scale for the detailed area.
    • He received a one-sixth share of the inheritance.
    • The recipe requires a one-sixth cup of sugar.
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