Fifteen: meaning, definitions and examples
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fifteen
[ ˈfɪfˈtiːn ]
number of things
The number that is equal to the sum of ten and five; the number following fourteen and preceding sixteen.
Synonyms
15, quince.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| fifteen |
Use 'fifteen' in written and spoken English to refer to the number 15. It's a common way to describe this number in general contexts.
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| 15 |
Use '15' in both written and spoken English for simplicity and precision, often in technical, mathematical, or informal settings.
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| quince |
Use 'quince' in Spanish-speaking contexts to refer to the number 15. It's also used in cultural contexts, like the celebration 'quinceañera' which marks a girl's fifteenth birthday in Latin American cultures.
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Examples of usage
- I have fifteen apples in my basket.
- The room can accommodate fifteen people.
age
Being one more than fourteen.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| fifteen |
Use 'fifteen' when referring to the exact age of someone or something. It is a neutral term that specifies being one year older than fourteen and one year younger than sixteen.
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| teen |
Use 'teen' to denote someone aged between 13 and 19. It is a casual and commonly used term that signifies someone in their teenage years.
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| adolescent |
Use 'adolescent' when referring to someone in the age group roughly between 12 and 18 years old. It encompasses the developmental stage rather than a specific age, often used in more formal contexts or discussions about growth, behavior, or psychology.
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Examples of usage
- She is fifteen years old.
- The movie is recommended for children aged fifteen and older.
Translations
Translations of the word "fifteen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 quinze
🇮🇳 पंद्रह
🇩🇪 fünfzehn
🇮🇩 lima belas
🇺🇦 п'ятнадцять
🇵🇱 piętnaście
🇯🇵 十五 (じゅうご)
🇫🇷 quinze
🇪🇸 quince
🇹🇷 on beş
🇰🇷 열다섯 (yeoldaseot)
🇸🇦 خمسة عشر (khamsat ashar)
🇨🇿 patnáct
🇸🇰 pätnásť
🇨🇳 十五 (shí wǔ)
🇸🇮 petnajst
🇮🇸 fimmtán
🇰🇿 он бес
🇬🇪 თხუთმეტი (t'khutmet'i)
🇦🇿 on beş
🇲🇽 quince
Etymology
The word 'fifteen' originated from the Old English word 'fiftene', which is a combination of 'fif', meaning 'five', and '-tene', a suffix meaning 'ten'. The use of 'fifteen' to represent the number between fourteen and sixteen dates back to the 12th century. The word has remained unchanged in its meaning and spelling for centuries.