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

Coming after ninety-ninth in a sequence; the ordinal form of 100.

"This is the hundredth episode of the podcast."

noun

One of a hundred equal parts of something.

"A centimetre is a hundredth of a metre."

How to use hundredth

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe 100th in order, or one part out of a hundred equal parts.

Word forms

hundredths plural

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Etymology

From hundred + the ordinal suffix -th.

Synonyms

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one percent one-hundredth

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.