Definitions
- Referring to the ordinal number that follows the nineteenth and precedes the twenty-first. - Talking about the position of an item in a list or sequence, such as the twentieth item on a menu. - Describing a period of time that is twenty years in duration.
- Referring to the cardinal number that is equal to two tens. - Talking about a quantity of twenty items or people. - Describing a period of time that is twenty units in duration, such as twenty minutes or twenty days.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the number 20.
- 2Both can be used to describe a quantity of items or people.
- 3Both can be used to describe a period of time that is twenty units in duration.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Twentieth is an ordinal number while twenty is a cardinal number.
- 2Position: Twentieth refers to the specific position of an item in a list or sequence, while twenty does not specify position.
- 3Usage: Twentieth is less commonly used than twenty in everyday language.
- 4Formality: Twentieth is more formal than twenty.
- 5Context: Twentieth is typically used in more specific contexts, such as dates or rankings, while twenty is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Twentieth and twenty both refer to the number 20, but they differ in their function, position, usage, formality, and context. Twentieth is an ordinal number that specifies the position of an item in a list or sequence, while twenty is a cardinal number that describes a quantity of items or people or a period of time that is twenty units in duration. Twentieth is less common and more formal than twenty, which is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
