15th
Definition
Adjective Being the ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number fifteen; occupying position number fifteen in a sequence.
Usage
Used to indicate the position of something in an ordered sequence, following the fourteenth and preceding the sixteenth.
Examples
- The 15th amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted voting rights regardless of race.
- Her birthday is on the 15th of July.
- He finished in 15th place in the marathon.
Advanced Usage
- The 15th century: Refers to the years from 1401 to 1500 AD.
- The printing press was invented in the 15th century.
- 15th anniversary: Denotes the fifteenth year since a significant event, especially a wedding.
- They celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary with a trip.
Variants and Related Words
- Fifteenth (noun): One of fifteen equal parts of a whole.
- She inherited a fifteenth of the estate.
- Fifteen (cardinal number): The number 15.
- There were fifteen students in the class.
Synonyms
- Fifteenth (This is the standard written and spoken form of the ordinal number).
Notes
The form "15th" is primarily used in written contexts, especially in dates, lists, and formal designations (e.g., 15th floor). In spoken English, the word "fifteenth" is always used.
Adjective
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coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position
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