adj
Uncommon
thirteenth
thur-TEENTH
Thirteenth (adj) means coming after the twelfth and before the fourteenth; ordinal form of thirteen. Example: “Today is his thirteenth birthday.”
adj
1
Coming after the twelfth and before the fourteenth; ordinal form of thirteen.
"Today is his thirteenth birthday."
noun
1
One of thirteen equal parts of something.
"Each share is worth one thirteenth of the total."
How to use thirteenth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe one after twelfth — describing position in order, or one of thirteen equal parts.
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Etymology
From thirteen plus the ordinal suffix -th.
Rhymes for thirteenth
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What does “thirteenth” mean?
The word “thirteenth” means coming after the twelfth and before the fourteenth; ordinal form of thirteen. In plain terms, the one after twelfth — describing position in order, or one of thirteen equal parts.
How do you pronounce “thirteenth”?
“Thirteenth” is pronounced thur-TEENTH (/ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “thirteenth” in a sentence?
Here is “thirteenth” used in a sentence: “Today is his thirteenth birthday.”
What part of speech is “thirteenth”?
Depending on how it is used, “thirteenth” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “thirteenth” a common word?
“Thirteenth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “thirteenth” have?
“Thirteenth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coming after the twelfth and before the fourteenth; ordinal form of thirteen.
