How Do You Spell HEX?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛks] (IPA)

The word "hex" is a short and simple term that is commonly used to refer to a witch's curse or spell. The correct spelling of "hex" is [hɛks], which contains only three letters and is easy to remember. The "h" is pronounced as in "hot," the "e" is pronounced as in "bet," and the "x" is pronounced as the "ks" sound found in "box." Overall, the spelling of "hex" is straightforward and matches its simple meaning.

HEX Meaning and Definition

  1. Hex (noun):

    1. A witch's spell or charm designed to cause harm or misfortune to someone. It is often believed to involve supernatural powers or witchcraft and is cast by reciting certain incantations or performing rituals.

    2. In computing, a hexadecimal (base 16) numbering system used to represent numbers and characters. The system includes digits from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F, where A represents the decimal value of 10, B represents 11, and so on.

    3. A jinx or curse which brings bad luck or tragedy upon someone or something.

    4. Slang term for a witch, a person believed to possess supernatural powers and capable of casting spells or hexes.

    5. (verb) To put a hex or curse upon someone or something, usually with the intention to cause harm or misfortune.

    Origin:

    The term "hex" is derived from the Middle English "hexen" meaning "to practice witchcraft." It can be traced back to the Old High German "hagazissa" meaning "witch" or "magical creature." The usage of "hex" in computing refers to the base 16 numeral system, typically used in programming languages and digital encoding due to its simplicity in representing binary data.

  2. A common prefix, meaning six.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for HEX *

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Other Common Misspellings for HEX

Etymology of HEX

The word "hex" has an interesting etymology. It ultimately comes from the German term "Hexe", which means "witch". The German word, in turn, is derived from the Old High German term "hagzissa", meaning "witch" or "hag". The word "hex" made its way into English via the Pennsylvania German dialect spoken by German immigrants in the United States.

Similar spelling words for HEX

Plural form of HEX is HEXES

Conjugate verb Hex

CONDITIONAL

I would hex
we would hex
you would hex
he/she/it would hex
they would hex

FUTURE

I will hex
we will hex
you will hex
he/she/it will hex
they will hex

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hexed
we will have hexed
you will have hexed
he/she/it will have hexed
they will have hexed

PAST

I hexed
we hexed
you hexed
he/she/it hexed
they hexed

PAST PERFECT

I had hexed
we had hexed
you had hexed
he/she/it had hexed
they had hexed

PRESENT

I hex
we hex
you hex
he/she/it hexes
they hex

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hexed
we have hexed
you have hexed
he/she/it has hexed
they have hexed
I am hexing
we are hexing
you are hexing
he/she/it is hexing
they are hexing
I was hexing
we were hexing
you were hexing
he/she/it was hexing
they were hexing
I will be hexing
we will be hexing
you will be hexing
he/she/it will be hexing
they will be hexing
I have been hexing
we have been hexing
you have been hexing
he/she/it has been hexing
they have been hexing
I had been hexing
we had been hexing
you had been hexing
he/she/it had been hexing
they had been hexing
I will have been hexing
we will have been hexing
you will have been hexing
he/she/it will have been hexing
they will have been hexing
I would have hexed
we would have hexed
you would have hexed
he/she/it would have hexed
they would have hexed
I would be hexing
we would be hexing
you would be hexing
he/she/it would be hexing
they would be hexing
I would have been hexing
we would have been hexing
you would have been hexing
he/she/it would have been hexing
they would have been hexing

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