How to pronounce twentieth correctly and what does twentieth mean?
twentieth
noun, adjective
How to pronounce twentieth?
The word twentieth sounds like twen-ti-eth
/'twɛntiɪθ/
What is the definition of twentieth?
adjectivecoming next after the nineteenth in position
nounposition 20 in a countable series of things
What is the definition of 'twentieth'?
- 'Twentieth' is the ordinal number form of the number twenty, used to denote the position in a sequence, specifically the 20th position.
How do you pronounce 'twentieth'?
- 'Twentieth' is pronounced as /ˈtwɛn.tiəθ/ or /twɛn.tiɛθ/.
What is the origin of the word 'twentieth'?
- The word 'twentieth' originates from Old English 'twentig' (twenty) combined with the suffix '-th' to form ordinal numbers.
Can 'twentieth' be used as a noun or adjective?
- Yes, 'twentieth' can be used as both an adjective (e.g., the twentieth century) and a noun (e.g., the twentieth is coming soon).
What is the difference between 'twentieth' and 'twentieth-century'?
- 'Twentieth' is an ordinal number indicating position, while 'twentieth-century' specifically refers to the period from 1901 to 2000, often used as an adjective.
How is 'twentieth' used in a sentence?
- Example sentences include: 'She finished twentieth in the race.' and 'The twentieth century saw many technological advances.'
Are there any common abbreviations for 'twentieth'?
- Yes, it is often abbreviated as '20th' in writing.
Is 'twentieth' used in any specific fields or contexts?
- Yes, 'twentieth' is used in contexts such as mathematics, history (e.g., twentieth century), and dates.
What are the plural forms related to 'twentieth'?
- The plural form is 'twentieths,' referring to multiple instances of the twentieth position or part.
Are there any synonyms for 'twentieth'?
- Synonyms include 'second last' when referring to position, but generally, 'twentieth' is specific and does not have a direct synonym.
