fortieth

Meanings

• Number

  The fortieth in a series, sequence, or count is the number or position that is forty more than thirty.

  - "The fortieth day of a month is significant in many cultures."
  - "The fortieth question in a job interview can be the most challenging."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of fortieth that leads to same result
40 , 40s , forties , fortieth , fortieths , forty , fortyish

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Etymology

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The word 'fortieth' comes from the Old English word 'fortiethan', which means 'to number forty'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fortieth parallel' refers to a line of latitude that is forty degrees north or south of the equator.

2. In some card games, the forty index card is used as a wild card.

3. The fortieth President of the United States was Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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Related Concepts

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1. fortieth day: A significant day in many cultures, forty days after a significant event.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the fortieth day after a significant event, such as the birth of a child, is celebrated.

How to Memorize "fortieth"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the number forty being added to the number thirty to get fortieth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate fortieth with the number forty and the idea of a significant milestone or event.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Forty is a big number, Forty more than thirty, Fortieth!' to remember the meaning of the word.

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