Seventh: meaning, definitions and examples
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seventh
[ ˈsɛvənθ ]
ordinal number
Seventh is the ordinal form of the number seven, representing its position in a sequential order. It is commonly used to denote the position of an item or person within a list, rank, or series. In various contexts, such as sports, competitions, and ranking systems, 'seventh' indicates that something is in the lower middle position. This adjective is frequently paired with a noun to describe events, achievements, or members in a group.
Synonyms
7th, one-seventh, seventieth.
Examples of usage
- She finished in seventh place in the race.
- The seventh chapter of the book was the most exciting.
- They celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary.
- He is the seventh child in his family.
Translations
Translations of the word "seventh" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sétimo
🇮🇳 सातवाँ
🇩🇪 siebte
🇮🇩 ketujuh
🇺🇦 сьомий
🇵🇱 siódmy
🇯🇵 第七 (だいなな
🇫🇷 septième
🇪🇸 séptimo
🇹🇷 yedinci
🇰🇷 일곱째 (ilgobjjae)
🇸🇦 السابع (السّابع)
🇨🇿 sedmý
🇸🇰 siedmy
🇨🇳 第七 (dìqī)
🇸🇮 sedmi
🇮🇸 sjöundi
🇰🇿 жетінші
🇬🇪 მეშვიდე (meshvide)
🇦🇿 yeddinci
🇲🇽 séptimo
Etymology
The word 'seventh' originates from the Old English term 'seofotha', which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic *sebunthas, related to the word for seven. The numeral seven has held various cultural significances throughout history, such as being considered a lucky number or appearing frequently in religious texts. The evolution of the term reflects changes in linguistic patterns over centuries, contributing to its present-day usage in English. As a cardinal and ordinal number, 'seventh' has been a staple in counting and ranking systems, reinforcing its role in everyday language.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,291, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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