eighteen
/ˈeɪ.tiːn/
Meanings
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Number
The number that is one more than seventeen and two less than twenty.
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Number
The age of majority in some countries.
Pronunciation
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with eighteenseventeen , between , been
Variants
List of all variants of eighteen that leads to same result18 , eighteen , eighteens , eighteenth , eighteenths , 18-wheeler , 18-wheelers , eighteen-wheeler , eighteen-wheelers
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The word eighteen is derived from the Arabic numbers eighteen, which is composed of waw (six) and yā' (ten).
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The number of bones in the human hand.
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In the movie 'Eighteen', released in 2015, the main character is eighteen years old.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Adulthood: A stage of life characterized by the assumption of responsibilities, financial independence, and legal rights.
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Age of majority: The age at which a person is considered an adult under the law.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In many cultures, eighteen is considered the age of majority, marking the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
How to Memorize "eighteen"
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visualize
- Imagine a row of seventeen dots, then add one more dot to make eighteen.
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associate
- Think of eighteen as 'twenty minus two'.
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mnemonics
- Remember 'One more than seventeen, two less than twenty, eighteen'.
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