adj
Uncommon
sixteenth
sihks-TEENTH
Sixteenth (adj) means coming after the fifteenth in a sequence; 16th. Example: “Today is her sixteenth birthday.”
adj
1
Coming after the fifteenth in a sequence; 16th.
"Today is her sixteenth birthday."
noun
1
One of sixteen equal parts of something.
"Each slice is a sixteenth of the whole pie."
"A sixteenth of 320 is 20."
How to use sixteenth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOrdinal form of sixteen (16th), or one part out of sixteen equal parts.
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- Plural
- sixteenths
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Etymology
From "sixteen" plus the ordinal suffix "-th."
Synonyms
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one-sixteenth
sixteenth part
Rhymes for sixteenth
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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.
