eleventh Meaning & Definition
What Does Eleventh Mean?
Eleventh is used as an adjective meaning The ordinal form of the number eleven. As a noun, it means The person or thing in the eleventh position.
Eleventh in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | ordinal, 11th and XIth |
| Plural | elevenths |
Eleventh Definition (Adjective)
- The ordinal form of the number eleven.
Eleventh as a Noun
- The person or thing in the eleventh position.
- One of eleven equal parts of a whole.
- The note eleven scale degrees from the root of a chord.
Synonyms of Eleventh
Eleventh synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
eleventh (not comparable)
eleventh (plural elevenths)
Words That Rhyme With Eleventh
Origin of Eleventh
From Middle English elleventhe, from elleven + -the, equivalent to eleven + -th. This re-formation replaced inherited forms such as ellefte, enlefte, from Old English endlefta, from Proto-Germanic *ainaliftô.
How to Pronounce Eleventh
The standard pronunciation of eleventh is /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (lɛv).
Questions People Ask About Eleventh
Is eleventh an adjective or a noun?
Eleventh is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for eleventh?
You can replace eleventh with words such as ordinal, 11th and XIth. See the full list of eleventh synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of eleventh?
The plural of eleventh is elevenths.