How Do You Spell NINETIETH?

Pronunciation: [nˈa͡ɪnti͡əθ] (IPA)

The word "ninetieth" is spelled with ten letters, four of which are vowels. It is pronounced as /ˈnaɪn.ti.əθ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word is formed by adding the suffix "-th" to the ordinal number "ninety." It represents the position or rank of something in a series of ninety items. The spelling of the word follows the regular English spelling rules for ordinal numbers above twentieth, where the "-ty" suffix is followed by the "-th" suffix.

NINETIETH Meaning and Definition

1. The term "ninetieth" is an ordinal numeral and an adjective that denotes the numerical position or ranking of something in a sequence, specifically, the number 90 in a series. It is derived from the cardinal number "ninety" and the suffix "-th," which is commonly used to form ordinal numbers.

   In numerical terms, "ninetieth" indicates that the item it describes is in the position following the eighty-ninth and preceding the ninety-first in a series. For example, if a person is celebrating their ninetieth birthday, it means they have completed 89 years of life and are now entering their ninetieth year.

   Furthermore, "ninetieth" may also be used as a noun, representing the thing or person occupying the ninetieth position in a series. In this context, it refers to an item or individual that is ranked 90th, falling near the end of a list or enumeration.

   Overall, "ninetieth" serves as a numerical indicator, encapsulating the counting or ordering of things in a sequence, particularly associated with the number 90.

2. The ordinal of ninety.

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

Top Common Misspellings for NINETIETH *

• ninetienth 25%

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Other Common Misspellings for NINETIETH

• nineteinth
• ninetenth
• nineteeth
• ninetinth
• ninteeth
• nintieth
• nineteith

Etymology of NINETIETH

The word "ninetieth" is derived from the combination of two words: "nine" and "-tieth".

The term "nine" originates from the Old English word "nigon", which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "niun", meaning "nine". This root is shared among several Germanic languages.

The suffix "-tieth" comes from the Old English word "-teoða", which indicates ordinal numbers. This suffix goes back to the Proto-Germanic word "-tōða". It is related to the Latin "-decimus", which also denotes "tenth" or ordinal numbers.

By combining "nine" with "-tieth", the word "ninetieth" is formed, representing the ordinal number that follows the number eighty-nine.

Similar spelling words for NINETIETH

• ninety-three,
• ninety-two.