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Meaning of HEX

Pronunciation:  heks

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  an evil spell; "a witch put a curse on his whole family"; "he put the whammy on me"
  2. [adj]  of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base
  3. [v]  cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
 
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 Synonyms: bewitch, curse, enchant, glamour, hexadecimal, jinx, jinx, whammy, witch
 
 See Also: becharm, charm, charm, magic spell, spell, spell, voodoo

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Hex-\, Hexa \Hex"a\ [Gr. "e`x six. See {Six}.]
A prefix or combining form, used to denote six, sixth, etc.;
as, hexatomic, hexabasic.
 
Computing Dictionary
 
 Definition: 

1. hexadecimal.

2. A 6-pack of anything (compare quad). Neither usage has anything to do with magic or black art, though the pun is appreciated and occasionally used by hackers. True story: As a joke, some hackers once offered some surplus ICs for sale to be worn as protective amulets against hostile magic. The chips were, of course, hex inverters.

3. The hash character, used to introduce hexadecimal constants in some assembly languages.

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Dream Dictionary
 
 Definition: Dreaming that you are putting a hex on someone, represents your vengeful nature and vindictiveness. Dreaming that someone is putting a hex on you, symbolizes angry and hurtful feelings. You are unable to cope in some painful situation.
 
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