thirteenth Meaning & Definition
What Does Thirteenth Mean?
Thirteenth is used as an adjective meaning The ordinal form of the number thirteen. As a noun, it means The person or thing in the thirteenth position.
Word Facts for Thirteenth
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | ordinal, 13th and XIIIth |
| Plural | thirteenths |
Thirteenth Definition (Adjective)
- The ordinal form of the number thirteen.
Thirteenth as a Noun
- The person or thing in the thirteenth position.
- One of thirteen equal parts of a whole.
- The interval comprising an octave and a sixth.
- (in dates) The thirteenth day of a month.
January 13th
Synonyms of Thirteenth
Thirteenth synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Thirteenth
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Thirteenth in a Sentence
January 13th
Word Forms & Grammar
thirteenth (not comparable)
thirteenth (plural thirteenths)
Words That Rhyme With Thirteenth
Origin of Thirteenth
Inherited from Middle English thrittenthe, thrittethe, from Old English þrēottēoþa; equivalent to thirteen + -th (ordinal suffix).
How Do You Say Thirteenth?
The standard pronunciation of thirteenth is //ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Thirteenth: Your Questions Answered
Is thirteenth an adjective or a noun?
Thirteenth is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for thirteenth?
Words with a similar meaning to thirteenth include ordinal, 13th and XIIIth. See the full list of thirteenth synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of thirteenth?
The plural of thirteenth is thirteenths.