Definition

A term used to describe the position of something that is number 19 in a sequence or series.

Example

She finished in the nineteenth place in the race.

Conversation

Did you know that the nineteenth century was a time of great change?

Yeah, I read that it was a period of industrial revolution.

Exactly! It's fascinating how much society evolved in the nineteenth century.

For sure, I love learning about history like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nineteenth → It is formed from "nine" (from Old English "nigon", meaning the number nine) and "-teenth" (from Old English "-tīene", meaning the ordinal form of a number). The word "nineteenth" refers to the ordinal position of nine in a sequence, indicating it is the ninth position in a series of ten.

Memory Tip

Think of the number 'nine' and remember that 'nineteenth' means the ninth position in a sequence.

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