What is another word for ninth?

Pronunciation: [nˈa͡ɪnθ] (IPA)

Ninth is a word that refers to the position occupied by a number or item in a sequence. However, there are various synonyms for this word that can be used interchangeably in different contexts. These synonyms include "en-neuf," "nones," "ninefold," "nonagon," "novemdecuple," "novena," "ninnyhammer," "nonal," and "novenary." While some of these synonyms are specific to mathematical contexts, others can be used more generally. For instance, "novena" is a term used in Roman Catholic traditions, referring to a prayer that is said on nine days or in nine parts. Similarly, "ninnyhammer" is a playful term used to refer to someone who is foolish or stupid.

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What are the hypernyms for Ninth?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Ninth?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for ninth (as nouns)

What are the opposite words for ninth?

The word "ninth" refers to an ordinal number that indicates the position of an item in a series, following the eighth and preceding the tenth. Its antonyms include "first," "second," "third," "fourth," "fifth," "sixth," "seventh," and "eighth." These words are all ordinal numbers that indicate an item's position in a series or sequence. In contrast, words like "last" and "final" refer to the end of a sequence rather than a specific ordinal position within it. Antonyms can be useful for expanding our vocabulary and understanding the nuances of language, as well as helping us to communicate more effectively in different contexts.

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Usage examples for Ninth

The third, sixth and ninth, on the contrary, are inflicted without any warning whatever.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
I was the ninth child.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
It was the ninth day of the journey.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz

Famous quotes with Ninth

  • I love to fly. I always wanted to fly. It's been one of my dreams since I was 3 years old. I remember saying to my mom, 3 years old, every day, 'I can fly!' Living on the ninth floor, it was dangerous.
    Elena Anaya
  • I loved music, and in my ninth year at MIT, I decided to buy a hi-fi set. I figured that all I needed to do was look at the specifications. So I bought what looked like the best one, turned it on, and turned it off in five minutes, the sound was so poor.
    Amar Bose
  • A friend of ours has a hobby doing genealogy, and we found out that we were cousins in the ninth degree, that we had a common ancestor on the Mayflower.
    Marion Zimmer Bradley
  • Because we're sponsored by competing breweries there is always competition. When we were both fighting for ninth or 10th place, nobody really cared except the two companies.
    Larry Dixon
  • My strength is coming up with two outs in the last of the ninth.
    Michael Eisner

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