tythe

/ˈtʌɪθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A tenth part of a thing, especially a tenth part of the produce of land, paid as a tax or tithe.

“The farmer had to pay a tythe of his crops to the church every year.”

2. noun

A tenth part of something.

“She gave a tythe of her income to charity every month.”

3. verb

To take or give a tenth part of something, especially as a tax or tithe.

“The government tythes a certain percentage of the company’s profits.”

Synonyms

  • tenth
  • tithe

Antonyms

  • eleventh
  • remainder