What does SIXTH mean?

Heres the requested information on "sixth": 1. **Parts of Speech:** Adjective, noun 2. **Definitions:** - Adjective: constituting number six in a sequence; coming after the fifth in position or order. - Noun: one of six equal parts, in particular. 3. **Pronunciations:** - US: /sɪksθ/ - UK: /sɪksθ/ 4. **Origin and Usage:** - "Sixth" comes from the Old English word "siexta" which means "sixth part". It has been used in the English language since the 12th century. - As an adjective, "sixth" is commonly used to indicate the position of something in a sequence or order, such as the sixth book in a series. As a noun, "sixth" is used to refer to one of six equal parts, such as the sixth of a pie. 5. **Synonyms:** - Adjective: sixthly, sixth-grade, sixth-form - Noun: one-sixth, sixth part 6. **Related Words:** fifth, thirty, sixth, ninth, tenth 7. **Example Sentences:** - Adjective: The sixth chapter of the book was the most interesting. - Noun: He ate a sixth of the pie for dessert.