adj Uncommon

sixteenth

sihks-TEENTH

Sixteenth (adj) means coming after the fifteenth in a sequence; 16th. Example: “Today is her sixteenth birthday.”

adj

Coming after the fifteenth in a sequence; 16th.

"Today is her sixteenth birthday."

noun

One of sixteen equal parts of something.

"Each slice is a sixteenth of the whole pie."

How to use sixteenth

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOrdinal form of sixteen (16th), or one part out of sixteen equal parts.

Word forms

sixteenths plural

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Etymology

From "sixteen" plus the ordinal suffix "-th."

Synonyms

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one-sixteenth sixteenth part

Rhymes for sixteenth

fifteenth thirteenth fourteenth eighteenth nineteenth seventeenth

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sixteenth” mean?

The word “sixteenth” means coming after the fifteenth in a sequence; 16th. In plain terms, ordinal form of sixteen (16th), or one part out of sixteen equal parts.

How do you pronounce “sixteenth”?

“Sixteenth” is pronounced sihks-TEENTH (/ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sixteenth” in a sentence?

Here is “sixteenth” used in a sentence: “Today is her sixteenth birthday.”

What part of speech is “sixteenth”?

Depending on how it is used, “sixteenth” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “sixteenth” a common word?

“Sixteenth” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “sixteenth” have?

“Sixteenth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coming after the fifteenth in a sequence; 16th.