Meaning & Definition of word "Eighteenth"
Eighteenth
/ˌeɪˈtɪnθ/
noun:
- 1. one of eighteen equal parts; the number after seventeenth.
- Example: He cut the cake into eighteenth slices for the guests.
- 2. the position in a sequence corresponding to the number eighteen.
- Example: She finished in eighteenth place during the race.
adjective:
- 1. constituting number eighteen in a sequence; 18th.
- Example: She celebrated her eighteenth birthday with a big party.
- 2. relating to the eighteenth item or part.
- Example: The eighteenth chapter of the book was particularly exciting.
Etymology
●Derived from the combination of 'eight' and the suffix '-teenth', indicating the ordinal position.
Common Phrases and Expressions
eighteenth amendment:
The amendment to the United States Constitution that established the prohibition of alcohol.
eighteenth century:
Refers to the period from the year 1701 to 1800.
Related Words
eighteen:
The cardinal number that follows seventeen.
eighth:
Indicating the ordinal number for eight.
Slang Meanings of eighteenth
Meaning: The term used to represent the number eighteen in casual conversation.
● Example Sentence: He's turning eighteen this weekend.