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Fiftieth: meaning, definitions and examples

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fiftieth

 

[ ˈfɪftiɛθ ]

Ordinal number
Context #1 | Ordinal number

numerical position

The fiftieth is the ordinal form of the number fifty, indicating its position in a sequence. It can refer to milestones such as anniversaries or rankings.

Synonyms

50th, fifty

Examples of usage

  • She celebrated her fiftieth birthday with a big party.
  • This is the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage.
  • He placed fiftieth in the race.
  • She received her fiftieth award last night.

Translations

Translations of the word "fiftieth" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quinquagésimo

🇮🇳 पचासवां

🇩🇪 fünfzigste

🇮🇩 kelima puluh

🇺🇦 п'ятдесятий

🇵🇱 pięćdziesiąty

🇯🇵 五十番目

🇫🇷 cinquantième

🇪🇸 quincuagésimo

🇹🇷 elliinci

🇰🇷 다섯 번째

🇸🇦 الخمسون

🇨🇿 padesátý

🇸🇰 päťdesiaty

🇨🇳 第五十

🇸🇮 petdeseti

🇮🇸 fimmtugasti

🇰🇿 елу

🇬🇪 ხუთოცდამეათე

🇦🇿 əlli

🇲🇽 quincuagésimo

Word origin

The word 'fiftieth' derives from the Old English term 'fīftiġ', which means fifty, combined with the suffix '-eth' that forms ordinal numbers. The basic numeral 'fifty' has its origins in the Proto-Germanic word '*fimf', which represented the numeral five, and developed into forms used in various Germanic languages. Over time, applying the '-eth' suffix in English evolved to indicate ordinality, marking place or sequence, leading to the current usage of 'fiftieth'. As English absorbed elements from Latin and French during its evolution, the pattern of forming ordinals became more standardized. The significance of the fiftieth position often denotes a considerable milestone, and this can be identified in various cultural and social contexts, such as celebrating fifty years of events.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,010, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.