tenthly
/'tenθli/
Definition
Adverb: Used to introduce the tenth point in a list or sequence of arguments, topics, or items.
Usage
The word "tenthly" is a formal or literary transitional adverb used to structure an ordered list. It signals that the speaker or writer is presenting their tenth point. It is most commonly found in structured arguments, legal documents, formal essays, or speeches where points are enumerated sequentially (e.g., firstly, secondly... tenthly).
Examples
- In a formal argument: "Tenthly, and finally, we must consider the long-term environmental impact of this policy."
- In a list of instructions: "Tenthly, ensure all safety protocols are documented and signed."
- In an enumerated report: "Our objections are as follows: firstly... ninthly, the cost overruns; and tenthly, the lack of community consultation."
Advanced Usage
- Stylistic Note: While grammatically correct, "tenthly" is less common in modern, everyday English. Writers often prefer simpler transitions like "Tenth," "Finally (if it is the tenth and last point)," or "The tenth point is..."
- Sequential Use: It is part of a series of ordinal adverbs (firstly, secondly, thirdly... tenthly). Consistency in style (using all "-ly" forms or not) is recommended within a single document.
Variants and Related Words
- Tenth (adjective, noun): Can often be used adverbially in place of "tenthly" in modern usage (e.g., "Tenth, we come to the issue of funding.").
- In the tenth place: A more descriptive phrase equivalent to "tenthly."
Synonyms
- In the tenth place
- Tenth (when used as a sentence adverb)
Notes on Meaning
"Tenthly" has only one core meaning: to indicate the tenth position in a sequence. It does not describe the content of the point itself, only its order.
Adverb
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(in enumerating something, such as topics or points of discussion) in the tenth place
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