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eightieth

 

[ ˈeɪtiəθ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

ordinal number

The term 'eightieth' refers to the position that is one less than the eighty-first and one more than the seventy-ninth. It is an ordinal number indicating the sequence of something that is in the eighty position. Ordinal numbers are used to denote the order of elements in a list or sequence, and 'eightieth' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. You might encounter this term in celebrations, anniversaries, or rankings.

Synonyms

80th, eighth decade, eightieth part

Examples of usage

  • She celebrated her eightieth birthday with a grand party.
  • This year marks the eightieth anniversary of the organization.
  • He was the eightieth person to register for the event.
Context #2 | Noun

position in sequence

As a noun, 'eightieth' describes the one that is in the eighth decade of a series. It denotes both literal and figurative meanings. It can refer to the actual state of being number eighty when counting items, ages, or events. This term often appears in discussions involving rankings and listings.

Synonyms

80th, eighty, the 80th one

Examples of usage

  • His eightieth was a milestone event.
  • In scoreboards, he achieved the eightieth position.
  • They recorded the eightieth entry in the log.

Translations

Translations of the word "eightieth" in other languages:

🇵🇹 octagésimo

🇮🇳 अस्सीवां

🇩🇪 achtzigste

🇮🇩 kedelapan puluh

🇺🇦 вісімдесятий

🇵🇱 osiemdziesiąty

🇯🇵 八十番目 (はちじゅうばんめ)

🇫🇷 quatre-vingtième

🇪🇸 octogésimo

🇹🇷 seksendördüncü

🇰🇷 80번째 (팔십 번째)

🇸🇦 الثمانين (الثمانين)

🇨🇿 osmdesátý

🇸🇰 osemdesiaty

🇨🇳 第八十 (dì bā shí)

🇸🇮 osemdeseti

🇮🇸 áttundi

🇰🇿 сексенші

🇬🇪 ოცდასამოცდათორმეტი (otsdasamotsdatormeti)

🇦🇿 səksəninci

🇲🇽 octogésimo

Etymology

The word 'eightieth' originates from the combination of the numeral 'eight' and the suffix '-ieth,' which is used to form ordinal numbers in English. The numeral system developed in ancient cultures, with the Latin language heavily influencing English. The word 'eight' comes from the Old English term 'eahta,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*ahtwō,' and ultimately to Proto-Indo-European '*oḱtōw.' The suffix '-ieth' is derived from the Old English '-iotha,' a form that denotes sequence, much like 'th' in 'fourth.' Over centuries, as English evolved, so did the formation of ordinal numbers, resulting in the modern form 'eightieth.' This process reflects the historical linguistic influences and the systematic approach to numbering in the English language throughout its evolution.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,492, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.