Tenth: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
tenth
[ tษnฮธ ]
position in sequence
The term 'tenth' refers to the position in a sequence that follows the ninth and precedes the eleventh. It is commonly used in numerical listings, rankings, and measurements. In fractional terms, one-tenth represents one part of a whole that is divided into ten equal parts. In some contexts, 'tenth' can also describe a ratio or a milestone, such as a tenth anniversary or a tenth edition of a publication.
Synonyms
10th, decimal one, one-tenth
Examples of usage
- He finished in tenth place in the race.
- She celebrated her tenth birthday with a big party.
- This is the tenth time we've met.
- The book reached its tenth edition this year.
Translations
Translations of the word "tenth" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dรฉcimo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคธเคตเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช zehnte
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesepuluh
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตัััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ dziesiฤ ty
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฌฌๅ
- ใใ ใ
- ใใ ใใฐใ
๐ซ๐ท dixiรจme
๐ช๐ธ dรฉcimo
๐น๐ท onuncu
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด ๋ฒ์งธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุนุงุดุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ desรกtรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ desiaty
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌฌๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ deseti
๐ฎ๐ธ tรญundi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแฌแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ onuncu
๐ฒ๐ฝ dรฉcimo
Word origin
The word 'tenth' originates from Old English 'teoรพa,' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*tehundaz,' meaning 'ten.' This, in turn, comes from the Proto-Indo-European root '*deแธฑmฬฅt,' also meaning 'ten.' Over time, the usage evolved, and 'tenth' became specifically associated with the ordinal representation of the number ten. In the English language, ordinal numbers like 'tenth' are used to indicate the position or order of items, especially in lists or sequences. The evolution of 'tenth' reflects not just a numerical point but also cultural significance in various contexts, such as in celebrations for a decade of anniversaries or milestones. Its usage in both mathematics and everyday language has solidified its importance in communicating quantities and placements.