nineteenth
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Adj — Coming after eighteen others in a sequence; 19th.
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Etymology
From nineteen + the ordinal ending -th.
Full origin of nineteenth →Frequently asked questions
What does “nineteenth” mean?
The word “nineteenth” means coming after eighteen others in a sequence; 19th. In plain terms, ordinal form of nineteen — 19th in order.
How do you pronounce “nineteenth”?
“Nineteenth” is pronounced nyn-TEENTH (/ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “nineteenth” in a sentence?
Here is “nineteenth” used in a sentence: “It was his nineteenth birthday.”
What part of speech is “nineteenth”?
Depending on how it is used, “nineteenth” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “nineteenth” a common word?
“Nineteenth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “nineteenth” have?
“Nineteenth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coming after eighteen others in a sequence; 19th.
What is the difference between nineteenth and ninetieth?</question>
Nineteenth refers to the ordinal position coming after eighteen others in a sequence, 19th, while ninetieth refers to the position coming after eighty-nine others, 90th. The two words are often confused because they sound similar but represent very different numbers.
How do you write nineteenth as a number?
Nineteenth is written as 19th when abbreviated, indicating the item coming after eighteen others in a sequence. It can also be used as a noun to mean one of nineteen equal parts of something.
When is nineteenth used as a noun rather than an adjective?
Nineteenth functions as a noun when referring to one of nineteen equal parts of something, such as a nineteenth of a total amount. As an adjective, it instead describes position in a sequence, as in the nineteenth day.