Definition

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

Example

She finished in tenth place in the race.

Conversation

Did you know that today is the tenth of the month?

Really? Time flies so fast!

Yeah, I can't believe it's already the tenth.

I know, right? We'll be celebrating the end of the month before we know it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tenth → It originates from Old English 'þeodda' (meaning the ordinal number for ten) and is related to the Proto-Germanic '*tehundaz' (meaning ten). The word 'tenth' refers to the position in a sequence that is after the ninth and before the eleventh, specifically indicating one part of ten equal parts.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'ten' — 'tenth' means the position that comes after nine in a sequence of ten.

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