ninth in Latin
ninth in Latin is nonus, nonum — ninth means coming after eight others in a sequence; 9th.
ninth in Latin
nonus
The ordinal form of the number nine.
nonum
One of nine equal parts of a whole.
nonus
One of nine equal parts of a whole.
nonus
(music) The compound interval between any tone and the tone represented on the ninth degree of the staff above it, as between one of the scale and two of the octave above; the octave of the second, consisting of 13 or 14 semitones (called minor and major ninth).
nonum
(music) The compound interval between any tone and the tone represented on the ninth degree of the staff above it, as between one of the scale and two of the octave above; the octave of the second, consisting of 13 or 14 semitones (called minor and major ninth).
What does "ninth" mean?
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adj Coming after eight others in a sequence; 9th.
"She finished ninth in the race, just behind her best friend."
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noun One of nine equal parts of something.
"The pizza was cut so that each guest received a ninth."
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noun (music) The interval spanning nine notes of the scale, one octave plus a step.
"The pianist added a ninth to the chord to give it a dreamy sound."
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ninth in a sentence
- She finished ninth in the race, just behind her best friend.
- Our flat is on the ninth floor, so the lift is essential.
- The pizza was cut so that each guest received a ninth.
- Only a ninth of the class had finished the worksheet by lunchtime.
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What is "ninth" in Latin?
"ninth" in Latin is nonus, nonum. ninth means: Coming after eight others in a sequence; 9th.
How do you use "ninth" in a sentence?
Example: "She finished ninth in the race, just behind her best friend." In Latin, "ninth" is nonus, nonum.
Are there other ways to say "ninth" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "ninth": nonus, nonum.
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