Definition

A term used to describe one part of sixty equal parts or the position of sixty in a sequence.

Example

She finished in her sixtieth year, celebrating a life full of adventures.

Conversation

Can you believe it's already our sixtieth meeting this year?

Wow, time flies! It feels like we just started.

I know! We should do something special for the sixtieth one.

That sounds like a great idea! Maybe a little celebration?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sixtieth is formed from "six" (from Old English "siex", meaning the number 6) and "-tieth" (a suffix used to denote ordinal numbers, meaning the position in a sequence). The word "sixtieth" refers to the ordinal position of 60 in a sequence.

Memory Tip

Think of the number 'six' and remember that 'sixtieth' means the position of 60th in a sequence.

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