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Sixtieth: meaning, definitions and examples

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sixtieth

 

[ ˈsɪkstiəθ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

ordinal number

The term 'sixtieth' refers to the ordinal form of the number sixty. It is used to denote the position of an item in a sequence, specifically indicating that it is the sixtieth in line. This term is commonly used in various contexts such as celebrations, milestones, and academic achievements. For example, one could refer to a sixtieth wedding anniversary as a significant milestone in a couple's life. Similarly, the sixtieth element in the periodic table is known as neodymium.

Synonyms

60th, ordinal, ranked

Examples of usage

  • She celebrated her sixtieth birthday with a big party.
  • The sixtieth chapter of the book contains the climax.
  • He achieved his sixtieth win in the tournament.
  • Their sixtieth wedding anniversary is next year.

Translations

Translations of the word "sixtieth" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sexagésimo

🇮🇳 साठवाँ

🇩🇪 sechzigste

🇮🇩 keenam puluh

🇺🇦 шістдесятий

🇵🇱 sześćdziesiąty

🇯🇵 六十番目の (ろくじゅうばんめの)

🇫🇷 soixantième

🇪🇸 sexagésimo

🇹🇷 altıncı

🇰🇷 60번째의 (육십번째의)

🇸🇦 الستون (السادس والستون)

🇨🇿 šedesátý

🇸🇰 šesťdesiaty

🇨🇳 第六十 (dì liùshí)

🇸🇮 šestdeseti

🇮🇸 sextugasti

🇰🇿 алпысыншы

🇬🇪 სამოცდაათე (samotsdaate)

🇦🇿 altmış

🇲🇽 sexagésimo

Word origin

The word 'sixtieth' has its origins in Old English, stemming from the numerals used historically to represent number sequences. The Old English term 'sixti,' akin to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old High German 'sixti' and Dutch 'zestig,' marked the number sixty. The addition of the suffix '-eth' is a common linguistic feature in English that indicates the ordinal form of a number. This formative structure can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European language, where numerical and cardinal concepts were established. Over the centuries, the use of ordinal numbers, including 'sixtieth,' became a standardized part of English grammar, particularly in formal contexts such as literature, mathematics, and educational settings. Today, it is widely understood and used in both spoken and written English when referring to the order or rank of something among a larger set.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,835, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.