Fifth: meaning, definitions and examples
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fifth
[ ˈfɪfθ ]
ordinal number
The number 5 in a series.
Synonyms
5th, number five.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| fifth |
Use 'fifth' to refer to the position of someone or something in a sequence, especially in rankings, lists, or a queue.
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| 5th |
Use '5th' in written contexts, especially in formal documents, dates, or when presenting data in a concise manner.
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| number five |
Use 'number five' to specifically refer to the numeral 5, often in contexts where the exact number is important, such as in instructions, addresses, or when emphasizing the numeral itself.
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Examples of usage
- It's my fifth time visiting this place.
- She finished fifth in the race.
fraction
One of five equal parts of a whole.
Synonyms
15, one fifth.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| fifth |
Refers to the ordinal number in the position following the fourth and preceding the sixth. This is used for ranking, sequences, or fractions (1/5).
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| one fifth |
Describes a fraction, specifically 1 out of 5 equal parts. Used in contexts of division or distribution.
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Examples of usage
- She ate a fifth of the pizza.
- It's time to add a fifth of the mixture.
Translations
Translations of the word "fifth" in other languages:
🇵🇹 quinto
🇮🇳 पाँचवाँ
🇩🇪 fünfte
🇮🇩 kelima
🇺🇦 п'ятий
🇵🇱 piąty
🇯🇵 五番目の
🇫🇷 cinquième
🇪🇸 quinto
🇹🇷 beşinci
🇰🇷 다섯 번째
🇸🇦 الخامس
🇨🇿 pátý
🇸🇰 piaty
🇨🇳 第五
🇸🇮 peti
🇮🇸 fimmti
🇰🇿 бесінші
🇬🇪 მეხუთე
🇦🇿 beşinci
🇲🇽 quinto
Etymology
The word 'fifth' originated from the Old English term 'fīfta', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic 'fimfto'. The concept of ordinal numbers has been present in language for centuries, with 'fifth' serving as a fundamental term in numerical sequences and fractions.
See also: five.