Meaning & Definition of word "Thirteenth"
Thirteenth
/θɪərˈtiːnθ/
noun:
- 1. the person or thing in the thirteenth position.
- Example: He was the thirteenth to sign up for the event.
- 2. a quantity equal to one part out of thirteen equal parts.
- Example: Each participant will receive a thirteenth of the total prize money.
adjective:
- 1. constituting number thirteen in a sequence; 13th.
- Example: She finished in thirteenth place in the marathon.
- 2. relating to the number thirteen.
- Example: The thirteenth chapter of the book is quite thrilling.
Etymology
●From Old English 'þridda' meaning 'third' + 'teen', indicating the ordinal number of thirteen.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thirteenth hour:
An hour that is after midnight, referring to a time of significance.
thirteenth amendment:
Refers to the amendment that abolished slavery in the United States.
Related Words
thirteen:
The cardinal number following twelve.
thirteenthly:
In the manner of being thirteenth.
Slang Meanings of thirteenth
Meaning: Refers to a bad luck charm associated with the number thirteen.
● Example Sentence: Some people think the thirteenth floor is unlucky.
Meaning: Used humorously to signify being the last or the least.
● Example Sentence: He always jokes that he's the thirteenth wheel on the group date.