Tenth: meaning, definitions and examples

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tenth

 

[ tษ›nฮธ ]

Ordinal number
Context #1 | Ordinal number

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dรฉcimo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคธเคตเคพเค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zehnte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesepuluh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตััั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziesiฤ…ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฌฌๅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dixiรจme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฉcimo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท onuncu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด ๋ฒˆ์งธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนุงุดุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ desรกtรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ desiaty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌฌๅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deseti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรญundi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ—แƒแƒกแƒฌแƒ”แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ onuncu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dรฉcimo

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,050 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.