adj
Uncommon
fifteenth
fihf-TEENTH
Fifteenth (adj) means coming after fourteen others in a sequence; the ordinal form of fifteen. Example: “This is her fifteenth novel.”
adj
1
Coming after fourteen others in a sequence; the ordinal form of fifteen.
"This is her fifteenth novel."
noun
1
One of fifteen equal parts of something.
"Each investor received a fifteenth of the profits."
How to use fifteenth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNumber fifteen in a list or order, or one part out of fifteen equal shares.
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Etymology
From Old English fiftEoetha, from fifteen plus -th.
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What does “fifteenth” mean?
The word “fifteenth” means coming after fourteen others in a sequence; the ordinal form of fifteen. In plain terms, number fifteen in a list or order, or one part out of fifteen equal shares.
How do you pronounce “fifteenth”?
“Fifteenth” is pronounced fihf-TEENTH (/ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fifteenth” in a sentence?
Here is “fifteenth” used in a sentence: “This is her fifteenth novel.”
What part of speech is “fifteenth”?
Depending on how it is used, “fifteenth” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “fifteenth” come from?
The word “fifteenth” comes from Old English. From Old English fiftEoetha, from fifteen plus -th.
Is “fifteenth” a common word?
“Fifteenth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fifteenth” have?
“Fifteenth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coming after fourteen others in a sequence; the ordinal form of fifteen.
