tenth
0 antonyms and opposites of tenth, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Coming after the ninth in a sequence; the ordinal form of ten.
How to use tenth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English teoða, later reshaped in Middle English to match the cardinal number "ten" more closely.
Full origin of tenth →Frequently asked questions
What does “tenth” mean?
The word “tenth” means coming after the ninth in a sequence; the ordinal form of ten. In plain terms, either "number ten in order" or "one part out of ten.".
How do you pronounce “tenth”?
“Tenth” is pronounced tehnth (/tɛnθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tenth” in a sentence?
Here is “tenth” used in a sentence: “This is the tenth time she's asked me the same question.”
What is another word for “tenth”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tenth” include 10th, Xth and tithe.
What part of speech is “tenth”?
Depending on how it is used, “tenth” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “tenth” come from?
The word “tenth” comes from Old English. From Old English teoða, later reshaped in Middle English to match the cardinal number "ten" more closely.
Is “tenth” a common word?
“Tenth” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tenth” have?
“Tenth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coming after the ninth in a sequence; the ordinal form of ten.
What is the difference between a tenth and a tithe?
A tenth is one of ten equal parts of a whole. A tithe is specifically a tenth of one's income or produce, traditionally given to a church or charity — so every tithe is a tenth, but 'tenth' is the more general term.
How do you write tenth as a number?
As an ordinal, 'tenth' is written 10th in figures. As a fraction, one tenth is written 1/10, which equals 0.1 as a decimal.
Is it 'tenth' or 'tenths'?
'Tenth' is singular — the ordinal after ninth, or one of ten equal parts. 'Tenths' is the plural, used when counting more than one part, as in 'three tenths' (3/10).