fourteenth
/'fɔ:'ti:nθ/
Definition
Adjective:
- Coming next after the thirteenth in position: Used to describe the item in a sequence that follows the thirteenth item.
- Constituting one of fourteen equal parts into which something is divisible: Denoting one part of a whole that is divided into fourteen equal parts.
Noun:
- Position 14 in a countable series of things: The rank or place numbered fourteen in an ordered list.
- One of fourteen equal parts of something: A fraction equal to one part of a whole divided into fourteen.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Her fourteenth birthday was a grand celebration. (The birthday was the one following her thirteenth.)
- He owns a fourteenth share of the company. (He owns one of fourteen equal parts of the company.)
Noun:
- She finished in fourteenth place in the race. (Her position in the race was number 14.)
- Cut the cake into fourteenths so everyone gets an equal piece. (Divide the cake into fourteen equal parts.)
Advanced Usage
"The fourteenth of": A common phrase used to specify a day in a month.
- The meeting is scheduled for the fourteenth of July. (The meeting is on July 14th.)
"Fourteenth century": Refers to the period of years from 1301 to 1400 AD.
- This architecture is typical of the fourteenth century. (This architecture is typical of the 1300s.)
Variants and Related Words
- Fourteen (noun, adjective): The cardinal number 14.
- There are fourteen students in the class.
- Fourteenthly (adverb): Used to introduce the fourteenth point in a list.
- Fourteenthly, we must consider the long-term costs.
Synonyms
- 14th: The ordinal number abbreviation.
- Next after the thirteenth: A descriptive synonym for the adjective form.
Related Phrases
- Fourteenth amendment: (Proper noun) A specific amendment to the US Constitution.
- The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees equal protection under the law.
- Fourteenth part: Another way to say "one fourteenth."
- He inherited a fourteenth part of the estate.
Adjective
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coming next after the thirteenth in position
Noun
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position 14 in a countable series of things
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