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

Coming after the 999,999th in a sequence; the ordinal form of "million".

"The theme park welcomed its millionth visitor this week."

noun

One of a million equal parts of something.

"The gauge measures gas concentration in millionths, or parts per million."

How to use millionth

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

millionths plural

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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".