adjective
hundredth
HUHND-ruhth
Hundredth (adjective) means coming after ninety-ninth in a sequence; the ordinal form of 100. Example: “This is the hundredth episode of the podcast.”
adjective
1
Coming after ninety-ninth in a sequence; the ordinal form of 100.
"This is the hundredth episode of the podcast."
noun
1
One of a hundred equal parts of something.
"A centimetre is a hundredth of a metre."
How to use hundredth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe 100th in order, or one part out of a hundred equal parts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hundredths
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Etymology
From hundred + the ordinal suffix -th.
Synonyms
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one percent
one-hundredth
centesimal
Frequently asked questions
What does “hundredth” mean?
The word “hundredth” means coming after ninety-ninth in a sequence; the ordinal form of 100. In plain terms, the 100th in order, or one part out of a hundred equal parts.
How do you pronounce “hundredth”?
“Hundredth” is pronounced HUHND-ruhth (/ˈhʌndɹə(d)θ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hundredth” in a sentence?
Here is “hundredth” used in a sentence: “This is the hundredth episode of the podcast.”
What part of speech is “hundredth”?
Depending on how it is used, “hundredth” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “hundredth” have?
“Hundredth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coming after ninety-ninth in a sequence; the ordinal form of 100.
