Meaning & Definition of word "Eighth"
Eighth
/eɪθ/
noun:
- 1. one of eight equal parts of a whole.
- Example: Each team member received an eighth of the total prize.
- 2. the eighth element in a series.
- Example: The eighth of the month is marked on the calendar.
adjective:
- 1. constituting number eight in a sequence; being the ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number eight.
- Example: She finished in eighth place in the marathon.
- 2. denoting a portion of something divided into eight equal parts.
- Example: He ate an eighth of the pizza.
Etymology
●Middle English 'eihth', from Old English 'eahta'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
eighth of an inch:
A measurement equivalent to one-eighth of an inch.
eighth-grade:
Relating to the eighth year of schooling.
eighth note:
A musical note that is half the duration of a quarter note.
Related Words
eighths:
Plural form of eighth.
octet:
A group of eight.
octagonal:
Having eight sides.
Slang Meanings of eighth
Meaning: An eighth of an ounce, often used in reference to marijuana.
● Example Sentence: I bought an eighth to relax this weekend.
Meaning: Referring to a specific fraction in a casual context.
● Example Sentence: Just give me an eighth of the total.