9th: meaning, definitions and examples

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9th

 

[ nʌɪnθ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

ordinal number

The term '9th' refers to the position of something in a sequential order, specifically indicating it is the ninth item in a list or series. It is commonly used in contexts such as dates, rankings, and measurements.

Synonyms

ninth

Examples of usage

  • She finished 9th in the race.
  • His birthday is on the 9th of July.
  • The 9th chapter of the book is quite interesting.

Translations

Translations of the word "9th" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nono

🇮🇳 नवां (navāṁ)

🇩🇪 neunte

🇮🇩 kesembilan

🇺🇦 дев'ятий

🇵🇱 dziewiąty

🇯🇵 第9 (だいきゅう, daikyū)

🇫🇷 neuvième

🇪🇸 noveno

🇹🇷 dokuzuncu

🇰🇷 아홉 번째 (ahop beonjjae)

🇸🇦 التاسع (at-tāsiʿ)

🇨🇿 devátý

🇸🇰 deviaty

🇨🇳 第九 (dì jiǔ)

🇸🇮 deveti

🇮🇸 nítjandi

🇰🇿 тоғызыншы (togızınşı)

🇬🇪 მერვე (merve)

🇦🇿 doqquzuncu

🇲🇽 noveno

Word origin

The term 'ninth' has its roots in Old English 'niena' and is akin to the Old High German 'nunta', meaning 'ninth'. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*ninþa', linked to the number nine, which traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*newn̥', also meaning 'nine'. Over centuries, the pronunciation and spelling evolved through various forms in Middle English until it settled as 'ninth' in the modern English lexicon. The use of ordinal numbers, including 'ninth', became standardized for counting and indicating order in both literature and practical applications. In contemporary English, '9th' is widely accepted and used in both spoken and written forms, often seen in academic, athletic, and personal contexts.