seventy-five

UK: ˈsev.ən.ti faɪv | US: ˈsev.ən.ti faɪv

Definition

  1. adj. / n. the number 75

  2. adj. / n. consisting of 75 units or parts

Structure
seventy <70, from Old English "seofontig">five <5, from Old English "fīf">
Etymology

The word "seventy-five" is a compound of "seventy" (derived from Old English "seofontig," combining "seofon" [7] + "-tig" [a suffix denoting multiples of ten]) and "five" (from Old English "fīf"). This follows the Germanic pattern of forming numbers by combining tens and units. The structure reflects a logical progression: "seventy" (70) + "five" (5) = 75.

Examples

  1. She scored seventy-five points in the game.

  2. The book has seventy-five chapters.

  3. Seventy-five percent of the participants agreed.

  4. He bought seventy-five apples for the event.

  5. The temperature reached seventy-five degrees today.