Definition

A term used to describe the position of something that is number 50 in a sequence or series.

Example

The fiftieth anniversary of the school was celebrated with a big party.

Conversation

Did you know that today is my fiftieth day of running every morning?

Wow, that’s impressive! You’ve really committed to it.

Thanks! I never thought I’d make it to my fiftieth day without giving up.

You should celebrate this milestone; it's a big achievement!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fiftieth → It is formed from "fifty" (from Old English "fiftig", meaning five tens) and the suffix "-eth" (used to form ordinal numbers). The word "fiftieth" refers to the ordinal form of fifty, indicating the position in a sequence as the 50th item.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fifty' as five tens, and remember that 'fiftieth' means the 50th position in a sequence.

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