Sixth: meaning, definitions and examples

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sixth

 

[ sɪksθ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

ordinal number

The term 'sixth' refers to the position of something that is number six in a sequence. It is commonly used to indicate rank or order, particularly in lists, competitions, and classifications. It can be applied in various contexts, such as educational grades, musical notes, or divisions of time. Understanding its meaning is essential for clear communication in both spoken and written language.

Synonyms

6th, sixthly

Examples of usage

  • She finished sixth in the race.
  • The sixth chapter covers advanced topics.
  • He is the sixth person to arrive at the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "sixth" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sexto

🇮🇳 छठा

🇩🇪 sechste

🇮🇩 keenam

🇺🇦 шостий

🇵🇱 szósty

🇯🇵 第六の

🇫🇷 sixième

🇪🇸 sexto

🇹🇷 altıncı

🇰🇷 여섯 번째의

🇸🇦 السادس

🇨🇿 šestý

🇸🇰 šiesty

🇨🇳 第六

🇸🇮 šesti

🇮🇸 sjöundi

🇰🇿 алтыншы

🇬🇪 ექვსე

🇦🇿 altıncı

🇲🇽 sexto

Etymology

The term 'sixth' originates from the Old English word 'siextha', which is a combination of 'six' and the suffix '-th' used to create ordinal numbers. This construction reflects the evolution of the English language, where many of its words and grammatical structures have roots in Germanic languages. The numeral 'six' itself can be traced back to Proto-Germanic 'swehwiz', which evolved from Proto-Indo-European 's(w)eks', indicating the number six. Over time, the concept of placing numbers in a sequence became essential for communication, particularly in teaching, commerce, and various systems of classification. Today, 'sixth' not only serves a grammatical function but also appears in everyday contexts, from education to sports rankings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,504, 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.