Meaning & Definition of word "Ninth"

Ninth

/naɪnθ/

noun:

  • 1. one part in nine equal parts.
    • Example: He ate a ninth of the pizza.
  • 2. the person or thing in the ninth position.
    • Example: I was the ninth to arrive at the party.

adjective:

  • 1. constituting number nine in a sequence; 9th.
    • Example: She finished in ninth place in the marathon.
  • 2. the relating to the ordinal number nine.
    • Example: The ninth amendment was ratified in 1791.

Etymology

Middle English 'nineth', from Old English 'nigonþa', from 'nigon' (nine).

Common Phrases and Expressions

ninth inning:

The final stage or climax of an event, often used in baseball.

ninth heaven:

A state of great joy or bliss.

Related Words

ninety:

The number following eighty-nine.

nine:

The cardinal number that comes after eight.

Slang Meanings of ninth

Meaning: Ninth wheels

Example Sentence: He felt like a ninth wheel joining that group of friends.