eightieth
1 synonym for eightieth, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Coming number eighty in a series.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
80th
How to use eightieth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
eightieth birthday
eightieth anniversary
eightieth place
eightieth year
It is a standard word, often written as 80th in dates and lists.
Etymology
The modern form comes from earlier eighteth, which came from Middle English. It is built from eighty plus the ending -eth.
Full origin of eightieth →Frequently asked questions
How do you spell eightieth?
It is spelt e-i-g-h-t-i-e-t-h, with the y of eighty changing to ie.
How do you write eightieth as a number?
You can write it as 80th.
What does eightieth mean?
It is the ordinal form of eighty, meaning number eighty in a sequence. As a noun it can also mean one of eighty equal parts.
