sixtieth
1 synonym for sixtieth, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Coming number sixty in a series.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
60th
How to use sixtieth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sixtieth birthday
sixtieth anniversary
sixtieth place
a sixtieth of a second
It is a neutral word used in both speech and writing.
Etymology
Sixtieth comes from the earlier form sixteth, which developed from Middle English sixtithe. It is built from sixty plus the ending -eth.
Full origin of sixtieth →Frequently asked questions
How do you spell sixtieth?
It is spelled s-i-x-t-i-e-t-h. The earlier form was sixteth, but sixtieth is the modern spelling.
What is the abbreviation for sixtieth?
The usual abbreviation is 60th.
What does sixtieth mean as a noun?
As a noun it can mean the person or thing in the sixtieth position, or one of sixty equal parts of a whole.
