Tenthly: meaning, definitions and examples
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tenthly
[ ˈtɛnθli ]
enumeration order
The term 'tenthly' is used to indicate the tenth item in a sequence or list. It is often employed in formal writing or presentations to organize points or arguments in a systematic way. While it is not commonly used in everyday language, it serves a purpose in outlining information clearly. Usage typically follows the series of terms such as 'firstly', 'secondly', 'thirdly', and so forth, allowing for precise communication.
Examples of usage
- Firstly, we must consider the budget.
- Secondly, we need to evaluate the options.
- Tenthly, we should finalize our decision.
- Additionally, there are factors we haven't considered.
- Lastly, we will review the results.
Translations
Translations of the word "tenthly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 décima
🇮🇳 दसवीं
🇩🇪 zehntens
🇮🇩 kesepuluh
🇺🇦 десятий
🇵🇱 dziesiąty
🇯🇵 第十に (だいじゅうに)
🇫🇷 dixièmement
🇪🇸 décimamente
🇹🇷 onuncu
🇰🇷 열 번째로 (yeol beonjelo)
🇸🇦 عاشرًا (ʿāshirًا)
🇨🇿 desáté
🇸🇰 desiaty
🇨🇳 第十 (dì shí)
🇸🇮 deseti
🇮🇸 tíundi
🇰🇿 он бірінші
🇬🇪 ათი
🇦🇿 onuncu
🇲🇽 décimamente
Etymology
The term 'tenthly' is derived from the combination of the word 'tenth', which is originated from the Old English 'teoþa', meaning 'tenth part', and the adverbial suffix '-ly', which is used to form adverbs, indicating a manner or degree. The usage of ordinal terms like 'firstly', 'secondly', 'thirdly', up to 'tenthly' follows a tradition in English grammar to denote a sequence in argumentation or explanation. This structure is notable in formal writing and speeches, as it helps to maintain clarity and organization. Though 'tenthly' itself might appear infrequently, the structure it belongs to is quite essential in conveying information systematically. The adoption of ordinal adverbs has persisted over centuries as a linguistic strategy to facilitate structured discourse.