one-ninth
Definition
Noun A single part resulting from the division of a whole into nine equal parts; the fraction 1/9.
Usage
This word is used to specify a precise fractional portion of something. It is a cardinal number fraction. * One-ninth of the total budget has been allocated to research. * Approximately one-ninth of the population lives in the capital city. * To find the answer, multiply the value by one-ninth.
Advanced Usage
- Mathematical Expression: In formal or technical writing, the numeral "1/9" or the phrase "a ninth" is often preferred.
- The probability of selecting the red ball is 1/9.
- He owns a ninth of the company's shares.
- Hereditary Law: Historically, the term could appear in specific contexts like old legal documents describing inheritance divisions.
Variants and Related Words
- Ninth (noun): More commonly used to mean one of nine equal parts.
- She received a ninth of the estate.
- Ninth (ordinal number): Denoting position in a sequence (e.g., ).
Synonyms
- A ninth
- Ninth part
Notes
"One-ninth" is a compound word formed from the cardinal number "one" and the ordinal number "ninth." While grammatically correct and clear, in everyday modern English, the simpler form "a ninth" is more frequently used.
Noun
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one part in nine equal parts
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