thirds
UK: θɜːdz | US: θɜːrdz
n. plural of "third" (one of three equal parts of a whole)
n. (music) the interval between two notes separated by two degrees of the diatonic scale
n. (sports) third position in a race or competition
The word "third" originates from Old English "þridda," derived from Proto-Germanic "*þridjaz," which itself traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*triti-" (meaning "three"). The "-s" suffix is a standard English plural marker. The concept of "third" as a fraction or ordinal position has remained consistent across Germanic languages, reflecting its foundational role in counting and division.
She divided the cake into thirds to share equally.
The violinist played a perfect thirds interval in the melody.
He finished in the thirds place in the marathon.
Two-thirds of the audience voted in favor of the proposal.
The recipe calls for one-third cup of sugar.