Nth: meaning, definitions and examples
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nth
[ ษnฮธ ]
ordinal number
The term 'nth' is typically used to denote an unspecified member of a sequence. It is often used in mathematics and computer science to represent the position of an object in a set, such as the nth term of a series.
Synonyms
generic, particular, specific.
Examples of usage
- You can find the nth term of the sequence by using the formula.
- She was the nth person to arrive at the event.
- The nth degree polynomial function can be complex.
Translations
Translations of the word "nth" in other languages:
๐ต๐น n-รฉsimo
๐ฎ๐ณ nเคตเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช n-te
๐ฎ๐ฉ ke-n
๐บ๐ฆ n-ะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ n-ty
๐ฏ๐ต n็ช็ฎ
๐ซ๐ท n-iรจme
๐ช๐ธ n-รฉsimo
๐น๐ท n'inci
๐ฐ๐ท n๋ฒ์งธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููู
๐จ๐ฟ n-tรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ n-tรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌฌn
๐ธ๐ฎ n-ti
๐ฎ๐ธ n.-i
๐ฐ๐ฟ n-ัั
๐ฌ๐ช n-แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ n-ci
๐ฒ๐ฝ n-รฉsimo
Etymology
The term 'nth' originates from the early 20th century and is derived from the use of 'n' in mathematical expressions, where 'n' represents an arbitrary integer. This was adapted to 'nth' to describe a term in a sequence without specifying which one. It reflects a broader trend in mathematics to generalize expressions, allowing mathematicians and scientists to discuss properties of sequences and functions abstractly. The formality of 'nth' makes it suitable for technical writing, but it has also permeated popular language, often appearing in casual conversation to imply an undefined number or quantity.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,336, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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