Third: meaning, definitions and examples
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third
[ θɜːd ]
ordinal number
Coming after the second in order or in importance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The third book on the shelf is my favorite novel.
- She is the third person in line for the job interview.
fraction
One part of three equal parts.
Synonyms
&&, one-third, trey
Examples of usage
- He ate a third of the cake.
- She owns a third of the company.
Translations
Translations of the word "third" in other languages:
🇵🇹 terceiro
🇮🇳 तीसरा
🇩🇪 dritte
🇮🇩 ketiga
🇺🇦 третій
🇵🇱 trzeci
🇯🇵 第三 (dai-san)
🇫🇷 troisième
🇪🇸 tercero
🇹🇷 üçüncü
🇰🇷 셋째 (set-jjae)
🇸🇦 ثالث (thalith)
🇨🇿 třetí
🇸🇰 tretí
🇨🇳 第三 (dì sān)
🇸🇮 tretji
🇮🇸 þriðji
🇰🇿 үшінші
🇬🇪 მესამე (mesame)
🇦🇿 üçüncü
🇲🇽 tercero
Etymology
The word 'third' originated from the Old English word 'þridda', which was formed from 'þrēo' (three) + '-dda' (suffix denoting an ordinal number). The concept of dividing things into three parts has been significant throughout history, from ancient civilizations using thirds in mathematics and measurements to religious references to the Holy Trinity. The word has evolved over time to its current usage in modern English.