Definition

A part of something that is divided into eight equal parts, or the position of eight in a sequence.

Example

She finished in eighth place in the race.

Conversation

Did you know that the fraction one-eighth is really useful in cooking?

Yeah, I've seen recipes that require an eighth of a cup for some ingredients.

Exactly! It's surprising how often you need that measurement.

I guess it makes sense to divide things into smaller portions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eighth → The word is formed from "eight" (from Old English "eahta", meaning the number 8) and the suffix "-th" (used to form ordinal numbers). Thus, "eighth" refers to the position of being the eighth in a sequence.

Memory Tip

Think of the number 'eight' and remember that 'eighth' means the position that comes after seven.

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