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eightieth

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eight·i·eth  (t-th)
n.
1. The ordinal number matching the number 80 in a series.
2. One of 80 equal parts.

eighti·eth adv. & adj.

eightieth [ˈeɪtɪɪθ]
adj
(Mathematics) (usually prenominal)
a.  being the ordinal number of eighty in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.: often written 80th
b.  (as noun) the eightieth in succession
n
1. (Mathematics)
a.  one of 80 approximately equal parts of something
b.  (as modifier) an eightieth part
2. (Mathematics) the fraction equal to one divided by 80 (1/80)
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.eightieth - position 80 in a countable series of things
rank - relative status; "his salary was determined by his rank and seniority"
Adj.1.eightietheightieth - the ordinal number of eighty in counting order
ordinal - being or denoting a numerical order in a series; "ordinal numbers"; "held an ordinal rank of seventh"
Translations
eightieth [ˈeɪtɪɪθ]
A. ADJoctogésimo
the eightieth anniversaryel ochenta aniversario
B. Noctogésimo/a m/f; (= fraction) → octogésima parte f, octogésimo m
see fifth for usage
eightieth [ˈeɪtiəθ] adjquatre-vingtième
eightieth
adjachtzigste(r, s)
n (= fraction)Achtzigstel nt; (of series)Achtzigste(r, s) ? sixtieth
eightieth [ˈeɪtɪəθ]
1. adjottantesimo/a
2. n (in series) → ottantesimo/a; (fraction) → ottantesimo
for usage see fifth

eightieth [ˈeɪtɪəθ]
1. adjottantesimo/a
2. n (in series) → ottantesimo/a; (fraction) → ottantesimo
for usage see fifth


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