eightieth

adj, noun — 3 senses

eightieth

adj

/ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/

Etymology From earlier eighteth, from Middle English eightetithe, eiȝtetithe, eiȝtithe; equivalent to eighty + -eth. For the modern form, see the etymological notes at twentieth.

1

The ordinal form of the number eighty.

Synonyms
80th
Derived terms
eightiethly

eightieth

noun

Etymology From earlier eighteth, from Middle English eightetithe, eiȝtetithe, eiȝtithe; equivalent to eighty + -eth. For the modern form, see the etymological notes at twentieth.

1

The person or thing in the eightieth position.

2

One of eighty equal parts of a whole.

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