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Overview of noun twentieth


      »   The noun twentieth has 1 meanings (first 1 from tagged texts)
  • twentieth -- (Position1.) Position, place -- (the particular portion of space occupied by something; "he put the lamp back in its place")

    2.) Military position, position -- (a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons)

    position 20 in a Countable1.) Countable, denumerable, enumerable, numerable -- (that can be counted; "countable sins"; "numerable assets")

    countable series of things)

Overview of adj twentieth

      »   The adj twentieth has 1 meanings (first 1 from tagged texts)
  • twentieth, 20th -- (Coming1.) Approach, approaching, coming -- (the act of drawing spatially closer to something; "the hunter's approach scattered the geese")

    2.) Advent, coming -- (arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous); "the advent of the computer")

    coming next After1.) After -- (located farther aft)

    1.) Subsequently, later, afterwards, afterward, after, later on -- (happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; "he apologized subsequently"; "he's going to the store but he'll be back here later"; "it didn't happen until afterward"; "two hours after that")

    after the Nineteenth1.) Nineteenth -- (position 19 in a countable series of things)

    1.) Nineteenth, 19th -- (coming next after the eighteenth in position)

    nineteenth in position)

Related Terms - "Twentieth"


Meaning 1 of Twentieth
twentieth rank
  • First1.) First, number one -- (the first or highest in an ordering or series; "He wanted to be the first")

    2.) First, number one, number 1 -- (the first element in a countable series; "the first of the month")

    First, Number one1.) Number one -- (a reference to yourself or myself etc.; `take care of number one' means to put your own interests first)

    2.) First, number one -- (the first or highest in an ordering or series; "He wanted to be the first")

    Number one - The first or highest in an ordering or series; "He wanted to be the first"
  • Second1.) Second, sec, s -- (1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites)

    2.) Moment, minute, second, bit -- (an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit")

    Second - 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
  • Third1.) One-third, third, tierce -- (one of three equal parts of a divisible whole; "it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement")

    2.) Third base, third -- (the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate); "he is playing third")

    Third - One of three equal parts of a divisible whole; "it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement"
  • Fourth1.) Fourth -- (following the third position; number four in a countable series)

    2.) One-fourth, fourth, quarter, fourth part, twenty-five percent, quartern -- (one of four equal parts; "a quarter of a pound")

    Fourth - Following the third position; number four in a countable series
  • Fifth1.) Fifth -- (a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon)

    2.) Fifth -- (position five in a countable series of things; "he was fifth out of several hundred runners")

    Fifth - A quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
  • Sixth1.) Sixth -- (position six in a countable series of things)

    2.) One-sixth, sixth -- (one part in six equal parts)

    Sixth - Position six in a countable series of things
  • Seventh1.) Seventh -- (position seven in a countable series of things)

    2.) One-seventh, seventh -- (one part in seven equal parts)

    Seventh - Position seven in a countable series of things
  • Eighth1.) Eighth -- (position eight in a countable series of things)

    2.) One-eighth, eighth -- (one part in eight equal parts)

    Eighth - Position eight in a countable series of things
  • Ninth1.) Ninth -- (position nine in a countable series of things; "going into the ninth they were a run ahead")

    2.) One-ninth, ninth -- (one part in nine equal parts)

    Ninth - Position nine in a countable series of things; "going into the ninth they were a run ahead"
  • Tenth1.) One-tenth, tenth, tenth part, ten percent -- (a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts)

    2.) Tenth -- (position ten in a countable series of things)

    Tenth - A tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
  • Eleventh1.) Eleventh -- (position 11 in a countable series of things)

    1.) Eleventh, 11th -- (coming next after the tenth and just before the Twelfth1.) Twelfth -- (position 12 in a countable series of things)

    2.) One-twelfth, twelfth, twelfth part, duodecimal -- (one part in twelve equal parts)

    Twelfth - Position 12 in a countable series of things in position)

    Eleventh - Position 11 in a countable series of things
  • Thirteenth1.) Thirteenth -- (position 13 in a countable series of things)

    1.) Thirteenth, 13th -- (coming next after the twelfth in position)

    Thirteenth - Position 13 in a countable series of things
  • Fourteenth1.) Fourteenth -- (position 14 in a countable series of things)

    1.) Fourteenth, 14th -- (coming next after the thirteenth in position)

    Fourteenth - Position 14 in a countable series of things
  • Fifteenth1.) Fifteenth -- (position 15 in a countable series of things)

    1.) Fifteenth, 15th -- (coming next after the fourteenth and just before the Sixteenth1.) Sixteenth -- (position 16 in a countable series of things)

    2.) One-sixteenth, sixteenth, sixteenth part -- (one part in sixteen equal parts)

    Sixteenth - Position 16 in a countable series of things in position)

    Fifteenth - Position 15 in a countable series of things
  • Seventeenth1.) Seventeenth -- (position 17 in a countable series of things)

    1.) Seventeenth, 17th -- (coming next after the sixteenth in position)

    Seventeenth - Position 17 in a countable series of things
  • Eighteenth1.) Eighteenth -- (position 18 in a countable series of things)

    1.) Eighteenth, 18th -- (coming next after the seventeenth in position)

    Eighteenth - Position 18 in a countable series of things
  • Nineteenth1.) Nineteenth -- (position 19 in a countable series of things)

    1.) Nineteenth, 19th -- (coming next after the eighteenth in position)

    Nineteenth - Position 19 in a countable series of things
  • Twentieth1.) Twentieth -- (position 20 in a countable series of things)

    1.) Twentieth, 20th -- (coming next after the nineteenth in position)

    Twentieth - Position 20 in a countable series of things
  • Thirtieth1.) Thirtieth -- (position 30 in a countable series of things)

    1.) Thirtieth, 30th -- (coming next after the twenty-ninth in position)

    Thirtieth - Position 30 in a countable series of things
  • Fortieth1.) Fortieth -- (position 40 in a countable series of things)

    1.) Fortieth, 40th -- (the ordinal number of forty in counting order)

    Fortieth - Position 40 in a countable series of things
  • Fiftieth1.) Fiftieth -- (position 50 in a countable series of things)

    1.) Fiftieth, 50th -- (the ordinal number of fifty in counting order)

    Fiftieth - Position 50 in a countable series of things
  • Sixtieth1.) Sixtieth -- (position 60 in a countable series of things)

    2.) One-sixtieth, sixtieth -- (one part in sixty equal parts)

    Sixtieth - Position 60 in a countable series of things
  • Seventieth1.) Seventieth -- (position 70 in a countable series of things)

    1.) Seventieth, 70th -- (the ordinal number of seventy in counting order)

    Seventieth - Position 70 in a countable series of things
  • Eightieth1.) Eightieth -- (position 80 in a countable series of things)

    1.) Eightieth, 80th -- (the ordinal number of eighty in counting order)

    Eightieth - Position 80 in a countable series of things
  • Ninetieth1.) Ninetieth -- (position 90 in a countable series of things)

    1.) Ninetieth, 90th -- (the ordinal number of ninety in counting order)

    Ninetieth - Position 90 in a countable series of things
  • Hundredth1.) Hundredth -- (position 100 in a countable series of things)

    2.) One-hundredth, hundredth, one percent -- (one part in a hundred equal parts)

    Hundredth - Position 100 in a countable series of things
  • Thousandth1.) Thousandth -- (position 1,000 in a countable series of things)

    2.) One-thousandth, thousandth -- (one part in a thousand equal parts)

    Thousandth - Position 1,000 in a countable series of things
  • Millionth1.) Millionth -- (position 1,000,000 in a countable series of things)

    2.) One-millionth, millionth -- (one part in a million equal parts)

    Millionth - Position 1,000,000 in a countable series of things
  • Billionth1.) Billionth -- (position 1,000,000,000 in a countable series of things)

    2.) One-billionth, billionth -- (one part in a billion equal parts)

    Billionth - Position 1,000,000,000 in a countable series of things
  • Last1.) Stopping point, finale, finis, finish, last, conclusion, close -- (the temporal end; the concluding time; "the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell"; "the market was up at the finish"; "they were playing better at the close of the season")

    2.) Last -- (the last or lowest in an ordering or series; "he was the last to leave"; "he finished an inglorious last")

    Last - The temporal end; the concluding time; "the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell"; "the market was up at the finish"; "they were playing better at the close of the season"
  • Grade1.) Class, form, grade -- (a body of students who are taught together; "early morning classes are always sleepy")

    2.) Grade, level, tier -- (a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; "lumber of the highest grade")

    Grade, Level1.) Degree, grade, level -- (a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; "a moderate grade of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"; "it is all a matter of degree")

    2.) Grade, level, tier -- (a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; "lumber of the highest grade")

    Level, Tier1.) Grade, level, tier -- (a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; "lumber of the highest grade")

    2.) Tier -- (any one of two or more competitors who tie one another)

    Tier - A body of students who are taught together; "early morning classes are always sleepy"
  • Gradation1.) Gradation, step -- (relative position in a graded series; "always a step behind"; "subtle gradations in color"; "keep in step with the fashions")

    2.) Grade, gradation -- (a degree of ablaut)

    Gradation, Step1.) Measure, step -- (any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime")

    2.) Footstep, pace, step, stride -- (the distance covered by a step; "he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig")

    Step - Relative position in a graded series; "always a step behind"; "subtle gradations in color"; "keep in step with the fashions"
  • Second class1.) Second class -- (not the highest rank in a classification)

    2.) Second class -- (not the highest quality in a classification)

    Second class - Not the highest rank in a classification
  • Military rank1.) Military rank, military rating, paygrade, rating -- (rank in a military organization)

    Military rank, Military rating1.) Military rank, military rating, paygrade, rating -- (rank in a military organization)

    Military rating, Paygrade1.) Military rank, military rating, paygrade, rating -- (rank in a military organization)

    Paygrade, Rating1.) Evaluation, valuation, rating -- (an appraisal of the value of something; "he set a high valuation on friendship")

    2.) Evaluation, rating -- (act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of)

    Rating - Rank in a military organization
  • Archidiaconate1.) Archidiaconate -- (office or position of an archdeacon)

    Archidiaconate - Office or position of an archdeacon
  • Baronetcy1.) Baronetcy, barony -- (the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness)

    2.) Baronetcy -- (the title of a baron)

    Baronetcy, Barony1.) Barony -- (the estate of a baron)

    2.) Baronetcy, barony -- (the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness)

    Barony - The rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness
  • Dukedom1.) Dukedom -- (the dignity or rank or position of a duke)

    2.) Duchy, dukedom -- (the domain controlled by a duke or duchess)

    Dukedom - The dignity or rank or position of a duke
  • Earldom1.) Earldom -- (the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess)

    2.) Earldom -- (the domain controlled by an earl or count or countess)

    Earldom - The dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess
  • Kingship1.) Kingship -- (the dignity or rank or position of a king)

    Kingship - The dignity or rank or position of a king
  • Princedom1.) Princedom -- (the dignity or rank or position of a prince)

    2.) Principality, princedom -- (territory ruled by a prince)

    Princedom - The dignity or rank or position of a prince
  • Viscountcy1.) Viscountcy, viscounty -- (the dignity or rank or position of a viscount or viscountess)

    2.) Viscountcy -- (the title of a viscount)

    Viscountcy, Viscounty1.) Viscountcy, viscounty -- (the dignity or rank or position of a viscount or viscountess)

    2.) Viscounty -- (the domain controlled by a viscount or viscountess)

    Viscounty - The dignity or rank or position of a viscount or viscountess

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