fourteenth
Fourteenth (adj) means coming after the thirteenth in a sequence; the ordinal form of fourteen. Example: “Today is her fourteenth birthday.”
How to use fourteenth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe position or part corresponding to the number fourteen.
Word forms
fourteenths plural
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Etymology
Inherited from Middle English fourtenthe, fourtethe, from Old English fēowertēoþa, equivalent to fourteen + -th.
Rhymes for fourteenth
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What does “fourteenth” mean?
The word “fourteenth” means coming after the thirteenth in a sequence; the ordinal form of fourteen. In plain terms, the position or part corresponding to the number fourteen.
How do you pronounce “fourteenth”?
“Fourteenth” is pronounced faw-TEENTH (/ˌfɔɹˈtiːnθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fourteenth” in a sentence?
Here is “fourteenth” used in a sentence: “Today is her fourteenth birthday.”
What part of speech is “fourteenth”?
Depending on how it is used, “fourteenth” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “fourteenth” a common word?
“Fourteenth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fourteenth” have?
“Fourteenth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coming after the thirteenth in a sequence; the ordinal form of fourteen.