nth
What is another word for nth? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Occurring at position n in a numbered sequence, in mathematics.
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How to use nth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the nth term
for the nth time
to the nth degree
The mathematical sense is formal and technical, while 'for the nth time' is common in everyday informal speech.
Etymology
Nth is formed from the letter n, used in mathematics to stand for an unspecified number, combined with the ordinal ending -th, as in fourth or fifth.
Full origin of nth →Frequently asked questions
What does nth mean?
In mathematics it means occurring at an unspecified position, n, in a sequence; informally it means happening after a large, unstated number of times.
What does 'for the nth time' mean?
It means something has happened so many times the exact count no longer matters.
Is nth a real mathematical term?
Yes, it's a standard way to refer to the term at position n in a numbered sequence.
