tenth

UK: tɛnθ | US: tɛnθ

Definition

  1. adj. constituting number ten in a sequence

  2. n. one of ten equal parts of something

Structure
ten <number 10>th <ordinal suffix>
Etymology

The word "tenth" originates from Old English "tēoþa," derived from the Proto-Germanic "*tehundô." It combines the root "ten," representing the number 10, with the suffix "-th," which forms ordinal numbers (e.g., fourth, fifth). This structure is consistent across many Germanic languages, reflecting a logical progression from cardinal to ordinal numbering.

Examples

  1. She finished in tenth place in the race.

  2. A tenth of the profits were donated to charity.

  3. The tenth chapter of the book is the most exciting.

  4. Only a tenth of the original population remained.

  5. He celebrated his tenth birthday with a large party.