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Nineteenth: meaning, definitions and examples

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nineteenth

 

[ naɪnˈtiːnθ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

ordinal number

The term 'nineteenth' refers to the position of something in a sequential order, specifically indicating that it is the number nineteen in a series. It can denote a rank, a place, or an order, often used in both mathematical and temporal contexts. In historical contexts, it helps identify the nineteenth century, which spanned from the year 1801 to 1900. 'Nineteenth' is commonly used in contexts such as discussing dates, rankings in competitions, or describing sequences.

Synonyms

19th, nineteenth part

Examples of usage

  • I finished in nineteenth place in the race.
  • The nineteenth century brought many changes to society.
  • She celebrated her nineteenth birthday with friends.
  • He is the nineteenth person in line.

Translations

Translations of the word "nineteenth" in other languages:

🇵🇹 décimo nono

🇮🇳 उन्नीसवां (unnīsavān)

🇩🇪 neunzehnt

🇮🇩 kesembilan belas

🇺🇦 дев'ятнадцятий

🇵🇱 dziewiętnasty

🇯🇵 第十九 (dai jū kyū)

🇫🇷 dix-neuvième

🇪🇸 decimonoveno

🇹🇷 on dokuzuncu

🇰🇷 열아홉 번째 (yeol-ahob beonjje)

🇸🇦 التاسع عشر (al-tasi' ashir)

🇨🇿 devatenáctý

🇸🇰 devätnásty

🇨🇳 第十九 (dì shí jiǔ)

🇸🇮 devetnajsti

🇮🇸 nítjándi

🇰🇿 он тоғызыншы

🇬🇪 თხუთმეტე (tkhut'mete)

🇦🇿 on doqquzuncu

🇲🇽 decimonoveno

Etymology

The word 'nineteenth' is derived from the Old English ‘nīweteð’, which is a combination of ‘nine’ and the suffix ‘-teenth’, indicating the ordinal form. The term has roots in both Germanic languages, where 'nine' translates similarly, and in Latin, where the number is represented as 'novem'. The use of ordinal numbers like 'nineteenth' has been documented since the development of the numerical system, reflecting the human need to organize and categorize quantities. The suffix ‘-teenth’ has its origins in the Old English ‘-tīene’, indicating a specific position in a series, which has evolved through the Middle Ages to the current English form. Thus, 'nineteenth' not only conveys numerical information but also connects historical and cultural aspects of language development.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,336, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.