eighth

UK: eɪtθ | US: eɪtθ

Definition

  1. adj. constituting number eight in a sequence

  2. n. one of eight equal parts of something

Structure
eight <number 8>th <ordinal suffix>
Etymology

The word "eighth" combines "eight," derived from Old English "eahta" (related to the Proto-Germanic *ahtōu), with the ordinal suffix "-th," which originates from Old English "-þa" or "-þe." This suffix is used to form ordinal numbers (e.g., fourth, fifth). The spelling "eighth" retains the "t" from "eight" despite the "-th" suffix, a common feature in English ordinal numbers to preserve pronunciation clarity.

Examples

  1. She finished in eighth place in the race.

  2. An eighth of the pizza was left uneaten.

  3. The meeting is scheduled for the eighth of November.

  4. He owns an eighth share in the company.

  5. The recipe calls for an eighth of a teaspoon of salt.