ninth
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for ninth, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Coming after eight others in a sequence; 9th.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old English niġoþa, from nine + the ordinal ending -th.
Full origin of ninth →Frequently asked questions
What does “ninth” mean?
The word “ninth” means coming after eight others in a sequence; 9th. In plain terms, ordinal form of nine — 9th in order, or a ninth part, or a musical interval.
How do you pronounce “ninth”?
“Ninth” is pronounced nynth (/naɪnθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ninth” in a sentence?
Here is “ninth” used in a sentence: “This is the ninth time he has asked the same question.”
What part of speech is “ninth”?
Depending on how it is used, “ninth” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “ninth” come from?
The word “ninth” comes from Old English. From Old English niġoþa, from nine + the ordinal ending -th.
Is “ninth” a common word?
“Ninth” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ninth” have?
“Ninth” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coming after eight others in a sequence; 9th.
How do you spell ninth — is it ninth or nineth?
The correct spelling is ninth: nine drops its final e before the -th ending. 'Nineth' is a common misspelling. Note that nineteenth keeps the e because it is formed from nineteen, not directly from nine.
What is a ninth in music?
In music, a ninth is the interval spanning nine notes of the scale — an octave plus one step, as from C up to the D above the next octave. Chords extended to include this note are called ninth chords.
What fraction is a ninth?
A ninth is one of nine equal parts of something — the fraction 1/9, or about 11.1 percent. For example, if nine people split a bill equally, each pays a ninth of the total.
Should you write ninth or 9th?
Ninth and 9th are the same word; 9th simply uses a numeral. Most style guides prefer the spelled-out form in running text ('the ninth chapter') and the numeral form in dates, addresses, rankings, and tables. Whichever you choose, keep it consistent within a document.