fiftieth
1 synonym for fiftieth, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Coming number fifty in a series.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
50th
How to use fiftieth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fiftieth birthday
fiftieth anniversary
fiftieth place
a fiftieth of a second
It is a neutral word used in both speech and writing.
Etymology
Fiftieth comes from the earlier form fifteth, which developed from Middle English fiftithe. It is built from fifty plus the ending -eth.
Full origin of fiftieth →Frequently asked questions
How do you spell fiftieth?
It is spelled f-i-f-t-i-e-t-h. Note the i before the -eth ending.
What is the abbreviation for fiftieth?
The usual abbreviation is 50th.
What does fiftieth mean as a noun?
As a noun it can mean the person or thing in the fiftieth position, or one of fifty equal parts of a whole.
