adj
Uncommon
eleventh
ih-LEHV-uhnth
Eleventh (adj) means coming after the tenth and before the twelfth in a sequence; 11th. Example: “This is the eleventh time he's asked me the same question.”
adj
1
Coming after the tenth and before the twelfth in a sequence; 11th.
"This is the eleventh time he's asked me the same question."
noun
1
One of eleven equal parts of something.
"Each slice was an eleventh of the whole pie."
How to use eleventh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe word for position 11 in a sequence, or a share of one-eleventh.
Common pairings
eleventh hour
eleventh place
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Word forms
- Plural
- elevenths
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Etymology
From Middle English elleventhe, formed from eleven plus the ordinal suffix -th.
Rhymes for eleventh
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What does “eleventh” mean?
The word “eleventh” means coming after the tenth and before the twelfth in a sequence; 11th. In plain terms, the word for position 11 in a sequence, or a share of one-eleventh.
How do you pronounce “eleventh”?
“Eleventh” is pronounced ih-LEHV-uhnth (/ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “eleventh” in a sentence?
Here is “eleventh” used in a sentence: “This is the eleventh time he's asked me the same question.”
What part of speech is “eleventh”?
Depending on how it is used, “eleventh” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “eleventh” come from?
The word “eleventh” comes from Middle English. From Middle English elleventhe, formed from eleven plus the ordinal suffix -th.
Is “eleventh” a common word?
“Eleventh” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “eleventh” have?
“Eleventh” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coming after the tenth and before the twelfth in a sequence; 11th.
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