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ninth

 

[ naɪnθ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

ordinal number

The term 'ninth' refers to something that is in the position or rank of nine in a sequence. It is used to denote the order of an item in a list or series, signifying it is the one following the eighth and preceding the tenth. It can also refer to the ninth part or section of a whole, especially in contexts such as education or division of resources. The term is commonly used in mathematics, music, and general enumeration.

Synonyms

9th, ninthly

Examples of usage

  • She finished ninth in the race.
  • The ninth chapter of the book was intriguing.
  • He ranked ninth in his class.
  • The ninth month of the year is September.
Context #2 | Noun

rank position

As a noun, 'ninth' represents the position of ninth in a sequence or order. It can refer to the ninth person, thing, or event in a specific scenario or list. This usage is often encountered in competitive contexts, such as sports, contests, or rankings, where participants are evaluated based on their performance or placement.

Synonyms

ninth place

Examples of usage

  • He achieved a ninth in the marathon.
  • Her ninth is a great accomplishment.
  • We celebrated his ninth in the competition.
  • She is in the ninth place on the leaderboard.

Translations

Translations of the word "ninth" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nono

🇮🇳 नवां

🇩🇪 neunte

🇮🇩 kesembilan

🇺🇦 дев'ятий

🇵🇱 dziewiąty

🇯🇵 第九の (だいきゅうの)

🇫🇷 neuvième

🇪🇸 noveno

🇹🇷 dokuzuncu

🇰🇷 아홉 번째의 (ahob beonjjaeui)

🇸🇦 التاسع (al-tasi'a)

🇨🇿 devátý

🇸🇰 deviaty

🇨🇳 第九 (dì jiǔ)

🇸🇮 deveti

🇮🇸 níundu

🇰🇿 тоғызыншы (tog'ızınşı)

🇬🇪 მეცხრე (metskhre)

🇦🇿 doqquzuncu

🇲🇽 noveno

Word origin

The word 'ninth' originates from the Old English term 'nyntha,' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*naunthaz.' This relates to the number nine, which itself comes from the Proto-Indo-European root '*newn' meaning 'nine.' Over time, 'ninth' evolved to signify the ordinal form of the number nine, indicating a specific order or position. Its usage has been documented throughout history in various languages, showing its consistent relevance in counting and enumeration. The influence of Latin and Greek on modern languages has also contributed to the understanding and acceptance of the term as an essential aspect of numerical expressions.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,662 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.