60th
Definition
Adjective The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number sixty. It denotes position or order in a sequence, specifically the position following the fifty-ninth.
Usage
The word '60th' is used to indicate rank, order, or position in a series. It is the standard written form for "sixtieth." * It is commonly used with dates (e.g., 60th anniversary), events (e.g., her 60th birthday), and sequences (e.g., the 60th edition). * It can be written with the numeral ("60th") or spelled out ("sixtieth").
Examples
- They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a large party.
- This is the 60th day of the year.
- He finished in 60th place in the marathon.
- The company published its 60th annual report.
Advanced Usage
- As a nominal adjective: It can function as a noun when the thing it modifies is implied.
- She was the 60th to cross the finish line. (Here, "60th" means "the 60th person".)
- In fractions: The related fractional form is "one-sixtieth" (1/60).
- A minute is one-sixtieth of an hour.
Variants and Related Words
- Sixtieth (adj, n): The standard spelled-out form of '60th'.
- The sixtieth chapter of the book.
- Sixty (n, adj): The cardinal number.
- There are sixty seconds in a minute.
Synonyms
- Ordinal for sixty: This is a precise term with no direct synonym, but it can be described as the ordinal form of sixty.
Related Phrases
- Diamond anniversary: A traditional term for a 60th wedding anniversary.
- Sexagenarian: (n) A person who is between 60 and 69 years old.
Adjective
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the ordinal number of sixty in counting order
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