tenth

/tɛnθ/

Definitions

1. noun

a quality or position of being one of ten equal parts into which something is divided

“The tenth student in the class received a special prize.”

2. adjective

being in or at the tenth position or place in a series or sequence

“The tenth floor of the skyscraper offered a breathtaking view.”

3. adverb

to the extent or degree of one tenth

“The recipe requires adding a pinch of salt, which is equivalent to a tenth of a teaspoon.”

Synonyms

  • decimate
  • one tenth

Antonyms

  • ninetieth