5 letter words ending in INTH

Parts of Speech

ninth (noun, adjective)

Definitions

Noun: One of nine equal parts. The position in a sequence designated by the number nine.

Adjective: Constituting number nine in a sequence; 9th.

Pronunciations

US: /naɪnθ/

UK: /naɪnθ/

Origin and Usage

The word "ninth" comes from the Old English word "niwopa" meaning "ninth". It has been used in the English language since the 12th century. The word is commonly used in ordinal numbers, such as "ninth place" or "ninth inning".

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Related Words

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Example Sentences

Noun: The team finished in ninth place in the league standings.

Adjective: She is the ninth person to hold this position.