The Greek prefix for 6 is "hexa-".
The root word "hexa" means six. It is commonly used in words to denote a quantity or arrangement of six.
The prefix for one sixth is "hexa-."
6 and 8, but: Hexa as in Hexa-Decimal mean 16 number system. ie: 0123456789ABCDEF : 16 digits. 10 decimal + 6 hexa. Octa as in a numbersystem mean 8 number system. ie: 01234567 : 8 digits. A Hexagon is a polygon with 6 sides. An Octagon has got 8 sides. Examples of numbers in these number systems: 10, 12, 14 =Decimal A, C, E = HexaDecimal 12, 14, 16 = OctaDecimal All representing the same number just in different systems. Additional information: We use the Decimal number system because it is by far the easiest to do calculations with. It has become a world wide standard. We use HexaDecimal and Binary in computers. Octa as in a number system has got no widespread uses as to my knowledge. It might be used in various coding schemes to make information less obviously visible.
HexagonHexadHexagramHexadicHexagonalAll of the above mean "six of something"HexahedronHexahedraAll of the above mean a "six sided shape"
6 and 7 respectively
The Greek prefix for 6 is "hexa-".
Hexa is a prefix derived from the Greek word for 6.
Hexa - examples: hexadecimal, hexagon, hexahedron, hexomino
12. (deca = 10, octo = 8, hexa = 6 etc)
Hexagon in greek means six
6
Hexa is a prefix meaning six. The most common words beginning with hexa have to do with 6-sided shapes. The polygon is a hexagon, and it can be described as hexagonal.
Improved Answer:- They mean 6 and 8 respectively
Hepta- is for seven.
Simple; It's the Hexagon (Hexa=6)
Hexa is the prefix for 6. Therefore it has 6 sides.