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thousandth

 

[ ˈθaʊ.zəndθ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

ordinal number

The term 'thousandth' refers to the position of something in a sequence, specifically as the number that comes after nine hundred ninety-ninth and before thousand and first. It represents one part of a whole that is divided into a thousand equal parts. In mathematics and statistics, 'thousandth' can also refer to a specific fraction or decimal, often used to describe measurements or ranks. It is often utilized in contexts such as finance, measurements, and rankings.

Synonyms

1/1000, one-thousandth, thousand-part

Examples of usage

  • He finished in the thousandth place in the marathon.
  • The population increased by a thousandth of a percent this year.
  • The product is only fifty thousandths of an inch thick.
Context #2 | Noun

fractional part

As a noun, 'thousandth' denotes one part of a total that is divided into a thousand segments. This form is commonly used in various disciplines, including science, engineering, and daily calculations. In contexts such as decimal places, it represents the third digit after the decimal point, indicating precision or specificity in measurements.

Synonyms

1/1000th, part of a thousand

Examples of usage

  • A thousandth of an inch is used in manufacturing.
  • He won a thousandth of the total prize money.
  • The device can measure temperature to the nearest thousandth.

Translations

Translations of the word "thousandth" in other languages:

🇵🇹 milésimo

🇮🇳 हजारवाँ

🇩🇪 tausendste

🇮🇩 seribu

🇺🇦 тисячний

🇵🇱 tysięczny

🇯🇵 千分の一

🇫🇷 millième

🇪🇸 milésimo

🇹🇷 binde biri

🇰🇷 천 분의 일

🇸🇦 ألف

🇨🇿 tisící

🇸🇰 tisíci

🇨🇳 千分之一

🇸🇮 tisočinka

🇮🇸 þúsundasti

🇰🇿 мыңыншы

🇬🇪 ათასდამოკლებული

🇦🇿 mininci

🇲🇽 milésimo

Etymology

The word 'thousandth' is derived from the Old English 'þusend,' which means 'a thousand.' This term has roots in the Proto-Germanic '*thusundaz,' as well as in the Proto-Indo-European '*dezʰom,' which refers to the concept of grouping or counting to a specific number. The suffix '-th' signifies the ordinal form, indicating a position within a series. The usage of 'thousandth' has been prevalent since the late Middle Ages, particularly in mathematical contexts. As numerical systems evolved, so did the application of fractional terms, making 'thousandth' common in discussions around measurements, rankings, and statistics. The growing complexity of trades and sciences contributed to the formalization of such terms, facilitating clearer communication of quantities and positions in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,525, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.