Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dex

/dˈɛks/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.26 in modern English

Syllables
dex
IPA
/dˈɛks/
11
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An order or factor of ten.

noun

Dexterity.

Uncountable

noun

Dextromethorphan.

Colloquial; Uncountable

noun

Dexamethasone.

Colloquial; Uncountable

noun

Dextroamphetamine/dexedrine.

Colloquial; Uncountable

noun

Alternative form of dex (“dexterity”).

Uncountable

noun

Abbreviation of decentralized exchange.

Countable; Uncountable

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How do you pronounce dex?
The recorded pronunciation is /dˈɛks/.
What does dex mean?
An order or factor of ten.
Where does dex come from?
Contraction of decimal exponent.

How to pronounce dex

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