How Do You Spell MILLIONTH?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪli͡ənθ] (IPA)

The word "millionth" is spelled M-I-L-L-I-O-N-T-H. It is pronounced /mɪl.jənθ/. The "M-I-L-L-I-O-N" part of the word is quite straightforward, and it refers to "one million", which is a very large number. The "TH" at the end of the word is pronounced like "thuh", similar to the end sounds of "sixth" or "seventh". "Millionth" is used to describe a portion or quantity that represents one out of a million of something, such as a millionth of a second.

MILLIONTH Meaning and Definition

1. Millionth is a numerical adjective that denotes the quantity or position of something in a sequence. In terms of magnitude, it refers to the number that is equal to one divided by a million (1/1,000,000 or 0.000 001). This fraction is commonly used to describe very small portions or divisions of a whole. As a position in a series, millionth indicates the placement of an item or event that comes after the 999,999 preceding it. It suggests a highly specific and minute point in a sequential order.

   The term millionth can be utilized in various contexts. For instance, it may be employed to represent a minute fraction or proportion of a substance, a minute segment of time, or a precise division in a mathematical calculation. In science, the term could refer to the dilution or concentration of a solution or chemical substance. Additionally, millionth can describe an infinitesimal probability or occurrence within a statistical context.

   Furthermore, the notion of millionth is commonly incorporated in figurative language or idiomatic expressions to emphasize rarity, scarcity, or extraordinary precision. It can connote an extreme level of precision or accuracy when referring to measurements, calculations, or estimations.

   In summary, millionth refers to both a numerical value equivalent to one divided by a million and a position in a sequence that ranks after the 999,999 preceding it. It is a term used to describe highly specific divisions or proportions, as well as to emphasize extreme precision or rarity.

2. The ten hundred thousandth; constituting one of a million.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Other Common Misspellings for MILLIONTH

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Etymology of MILLIONTH

The word "millionth" is derived from the base word "million", which comes from the Old French word "milion". This Old French term originated from the Italian word "milione", meaning "a great thousand" or "a large thousand". Ultimately, "milione" was derived from the Latin word "mille", meaning "thousand". Therefore, the word "millionth" refers to something that is divided into a thousand equal parts, with each part representing the fraction one-millionth.

Similar spelling words for MILLIONTH

• millimetre,
• milontin,
• millimeter.

Plural form of MILLIONTH is MILLIONTHS