tenth Definition
- 1constituting number ten in a sequence; occupying the position number ten in a sequence
- 2one of ten equal parts of a whole
Using tenth: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tenth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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This is the tenth time I've told you to clean your room.
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She finished in tenth place in the race.
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A tenth of the population lives below the poverty line.
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He donated a tenth of his income to charity.
tenth Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with tenth
the last of the Ten Commandments given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, which forbids coveting anything that belongs to one's neighbor
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The tenth commandment teaches us to be content with what we have.
the celebration of an event that occurred ten years ago
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They are planning a big party for their tenth wedding anniversary.
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In Dante's Inferno, the worst sinners are sent to the ninth and tenth circles of hell.
Origins of tenth
from Old English 'tēotha', meaning 'tenth'
Summary: tenth in Brief
The term 'tenth' [tenθ] refers to the number or position ten in a sequence, as well as one of ten equal parts of a whole. Examples include 'This is the tenth time I've told you to clean your room.' and 'He donated a tenth of his income to charity.' Phrases like 'the tenth commandment' and 'tenth anniversary' denote specific events or concepts related to the number ten.
