Definition

In the position of tenth; used to indicate the order of something that is tenth in a series.

Example

The team finished tenthly in the competition this year.

Conversation

Did you know there are ten steps to finish this project?

Really? What’s the first step?

Well, tenthly, we need to gather all the feedback we received.

Got it! That sounds like a solid plan.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tenthly → It is formed from "tenth" (from Old English "teoþa", meaning the ordinal number for ten) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "tenthly" means in the manner of the tenth item or point.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'tenth' as referring to the number ten, and remember that 'tenthly' means discussing something in the manner of the tenth point.

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