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eightieth Definition

eighti·eth (āt′ē it̸h)

adjective

  1. preceded by seventy-nine others in a series; 80th
  2. designating any of the eighty equal parts of something

Etymology: ME eightetithe: see eighty & -th

noun

  1. the one following the seventy-ninth
  2. any one of the eighty equal parts of something;

adverb

in the eightieth place, rank, group, etc.

eightieth Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • birthday: She died in London in 1800, just short of her eightieth birthday.
  • anniversary: In Defense of the Russian Revolution This month marks the eightieth anniversary of the Russian revolution.
  • year: They finished with March: Padstow Lifeboat by Malcolm Arnold, celebrating his eightieth year.

Browse dictionary entries near eightieth

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  7. ‹ eighteen
  8. ‹ eight ball
  9. ‹ eight
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