fourteenth

/'fɔ:'ti:nθ/

Thân thiện

The fourteenth contestant in line waits for her turn.

Definition

1. 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.

2. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. coming next after the thirteenth in position

Noun

1. position 14 in a countable series of things

Từ đồng nghĩa

• 14th