ten

UK: tɛn | US: tɛn

Definition

  1. n. the cardinal number equal to 9 + 1; the base of the decimal system

  2. adj. amounting to ten in number

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Etymology

"Ten" traces back to Old English "tīen" or "tēn," from Proto-Germanic *tehun, derived from Proto-Indo-European *déḱm̥ ("ten"). This root is shared across Indo-European languages (e.g., Latin "decem," Greek "δέκα," Sanskrit "दश"). Its stability reflects its role as a foundational numeral in counting systems.

Examples

  1. She counted to ten before opening her eyes.

  2. The team scored ten goals in the match.

  3. A decade consists of ten years.

  4. He arrived at ten o’clock sharp.

  5. The recipe requires ten eggs.