ninetieth
What is another word for ninetieth? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Coming after eighty-nine others in a series; the ordinal form of ninety.
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How to use ninetieth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ninetieth birthday
ninetieth anniversary
ninetieth minute
ninetieth percentile
It is neutral and used in both speech and writing.
Etymology
Ninetieth comes from the earlier form ninteth, which developed from Middle English nyntithe.
Full origin of ninetieth →Frequently asked questions
How do you spell ninetieth?
It is spelled n-i-n-e-t-i-e-t-h. Note that the y of ninety changes to ie before the th.
What is the abbreviation of ninetieth?
The usual abbreviation is 90th.
Is ninetieth an adjective or a noun?
It is both. As an adjective it gives a position in order, and as a noun it can mean the person or thing in that position, or one of ninety equal parts.
