Meaning & Definition of word "Ninth"
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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.