adj
millionth
MIHL-yuhnth
Millionth (adj) means coming after the 999,999th in a sequence; the ordinal form of "million". Example: “The theme park welcomed its millionth visitor this week.”
adj
1
Coming after the 999,999th in a sequence; the ordinal form of "million".
"The theme park welcomed its millionth visitor this week."
noun
1
One of a million equal parts of something.
"The gauge measures gas concentration in millionths, or parts per million."
"Or, to put it another way, every time that young man or woman watches their favourite soap opera, it equates to one millionth of their life gone."
— David Spiegelhalter, Microlives: A lesson in risk taking (2012)
How to use millionth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe number that comes after 999,999th, or one part out of a million equal parts.
Common pairings
the millionth customer
parts per million
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Word forms
- Plural
- millionths
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Etymology
Formed from million plus the ordinal ending "-th".
Synonyms
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one-millionth
Frequently asked questions
What does “millionth” mean?
The word “millionth” means coming after the 999,999th in a sequence; the ordinal form of "million". In plain terms, the number that comes after 999,999th, or one part out of a million equal parts.
How do you pronounce “millionth”?
“Millionth” is pronounced MIHL-yuhnth (/ˈmɪljənθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “millionth” in a sentence?
Here is “millionth” used in a sentence: “The theme park welcomed its millionth visitor this week.”
What part of speech is “millionth”?
Depending on how it is used, “millionth” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “millionth” have?
“Millionth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coming after the 999,999th in a sequence; the ordinal form of "million".
