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Sixthly: meaning, definitions and examples

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sixthly

 

[ ˈsɪksθli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

ordinal number

Sixthly is an adverb used to introduce the sixth point or item in a list or argument. It is often used in formal discussions or writings to structure points systematically. It helps in clarifying the order of information presented.

Examples of usage

  • First, we need to analyze the data. Secondly, we should consider alternative solutions. Sixthly, it's important to assess the risks involved.
  • She outlined her plan: firstly, select a team; secondly, define roles; sixthly, implement the strategy effectively.
  • The report discussed various aspects: firstly, the budget; sixthly, the timeline for completion.

Translations

Translations of the word "sixthly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sextamente

🇮🇳 छठा

🇩🇪 sechsmals

🇮🇩 keenam

🇺🇦 шосте

🇵🇱 szósty

🇯🇵 第六に

🇫🇷 sixièmement

🇪🇸 sextamente

🇹🇷 altıncı olarak

🇰🇷 여섯 번째로

🇸🇦 سادساً

🇨🇿 šestě

🇸🇰 šiesty

🇨🇳 第六

🇸🇮 šestič

🇮🇸 sjöundi

🇰🇿 алтыншы

🇬🇪 ექვსედ

🇦🇿 altıncı

🇲🇽 sextamente

Etymology

The word 'sixthly' is derived from the ordinal number 'sixth,' which has its origins in Old English 'syxtha,' meaning 'the sixth.' This word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic language, which contributed to the development of numbers in modern languages. The suffix '-ly,' as commonly used in English, indicates that the word is functioning as an adverb, typically denoting manner or order. In this case, 'sixthly' denotes the sixth position in a sequence, often used in formal writing or speeches. Its usage is more prevalent in structured discourse, such as legal or academic contexts, although it has fallen somewhat out of favor in casual conversation in recent years.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,769, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.