Definition

Adjective Being the ordinal number corresponding to ninety-five; the position in a sequence following the ninety-fourth and preceding the ninety-sixth.

Usage

The word "ninety-fifth" is used to indicate position, order, or rank in a series. It is formed by combining the cardinal number "ninety-five" with the ordinal suffix "-th".

Examples

• She celebrated her ninety-fifth birthday with a large family gathering.
• The amendment was the ninety-fifth to be added to the constitution.
• He finished in ninety-fifth place in the marathon.

Advanced Usage

• As a nominal adjective: When used to represent the item itself in the sequence.
  • We are now serving the ninety-fifth in line.
• In fractions: Can be part of a fractional expression, though this is less common.
  • A ninety-fifth share of the estate (meaning one of ninety-five equal parts).

Variants and Related Words

• 95th: The numerical symbol for ninety-fifth.
• Ninety-five: The cardinal number.

Synonyms

• 95th (numerical synonym)

Notes

"Ninety-fifth" follows the standard rule for forming ordinal numbers in English: for numbers ending in "five," the cardinal form ("ninety-five") is used as the base and the suffix "-th" is added. It is always hyphenated.

Adjective

1. the ordinal number of ninety-five in counting order