nine

UK: naɪn | US: naɪn

Definition

  1. n. the cardinal number equal to 8 + 1

  2. adj. amounting to one more than eight

Structure

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Etymology

The word "nine" traces back to Old English nigon, from Proto-Germanic niwun, and further to Proto-Indo-European h₁néwn̥. Its consistent form across Germanic languages (e.g., German neun, Dutch negen) reflects an ancient, unbroken numeral root. Unlike compound words, "nine" retains its original monolithic structure, evolving phonetically but never splitting into smaller morphemes.

Examples

  1. She has nine cats, each with a unique personality.

  2. The meeting starts at nine o’clock sharp.

  3. Only nine students passed the advanced exam.

  4. He scored nine points in the final quarter.

  5. The recipe requires nine eggs for the cake batter.