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Twentieth: meaning, definitions and examples

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twentieth

 

[ หˆtwษ›ntiษ™ฮธ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

ordinal number

Twentieth refers to the position of something in a sequence that is numbered 20. It is often used to denote the 20th item in a list, ranking, or order. In terms of fractions, it represents one part of twenty equal parts of a whole. The term can be found in various contexts including dates, events, and measurements.

Synonyms

20th, twenty

Examples of usage

  • She finished in twentieth place in the race.
  • The twentieth century brought numerous technological advancements.
  • He celebrated his twentieth birthday with a big party.
  • This is the twentieth edition of the book.
  • The twentieth anniversary is usually marked with special events.
Context #2 | Noun

time period

Twentieth can also refer to the twentieth part of something, typically used in mathematical or statistical contexts. For example, one-twentieth (1/20) of a population indicates a division of that population into twenty equal parts. This usage is common in discussions involving averages or ratios.

Synonyms

1/20, fraction

Examples of usage

  • Only one twentieth of the participants responded to the survey.
  • He drank one twentieth of the bottle before stopping.
  • The budget was limited to one twentieth of the total expenditure.
  • We need to calculate one twentieth of the total area.
  • She donated one twentieth of her salary to charity.

Translations

Translations of the word "twentieth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vigรฉsimo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ€เคธเคตเคพเค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zwanzigste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dua puluh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฒะฐะดั†ัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dwudziesty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 20็•ช็›ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vingtiรจme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vigรฉsimo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yirmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค๋ฌด ๋ฒˆ์งธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนุดุฑูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dvacรกtรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dvadsiaty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌฌไบŒๅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dvajseti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tuttugasti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธั‹ั€ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒชแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iyirmi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vigรฉsimo

Etymology

The term 'twentieth' originates from the Old English word 'twenti' which means 'twenty'. Its formation follows the pattern of ordinal numbers in the English language, which typically ends with the suffix '-th'. This suffix indicates the position in a sequence when added to the cardinal number. The evolution of this word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*twai' which means 'two', as 'twenty' is derived from 'two tens'. The concept of ordinal numbers has been present in various languages throughout history, marking the significance of position or rank, particularly in numerological and social contexts. By the time of Middle English, the articulation and usage of 'twentieth' became more standardized, reflecting its current form.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,282, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.