seventeenth
Seventeenth (adj) means the ordinal number matching seventeen in a sequence (17th). Example: “This is his seventeenth attempt at passing the exam.”
How to use seventeenth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishComing after the sixteenth in order, or one part out of seventeen equal parts.
Word forms
seventeenths plural
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This is his _____ attempt at passing the exam.
Etymology
From seventeen + -th.
Rhymes for seventeenth
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What does “seventeenth” mean?
The word “seventeenth” means the ordinal number matching seventeen in a sequence (17th). In plain terms, coming after the sixteenth in order, or one part out of seventeen equal parts.
How do you pronounce “seventeenth”?
“Seventeenth” is pronounced seh-vuhn-TEENTH (/ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “seventeenth” in a sentence?
Here is “seventeenth” used in a sentence: “This is his seventeenth attempt at passing the exam.”
What part of speech is “seventeenth”?
Depending on how it is used, “seventeenth” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “seventeenth” a common word?
“Seventeenth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “seventeenth” have?
“Seventeenth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the ordinal number matching seventeen in a sequence (17th).