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nineteenth

/ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/

Meanings
  • Number

    The nineteenth is a number, representing one more than eighteen.

    - "In the nineteenth century, many significant events occurred."
    - "The nineteenth letter in the English alphabet is S."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/



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Rhymes
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trembles , mumble , rumbles
Variants
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19 , nineteen , nineteens , nineteenth , nineteenths , nineteenth hole
Etymology
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The term 'nineteenth' originates from the Old English 'nigoneteentigeth', which can be broken down into 'nigon-eteentigeth'. 'Nigon' meaning 'nine' and 'eteentigeth' meaning 'twentieth'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, 'nineteenth'.


Trivia
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  1. Nineteen is a prime number when expressed as a Roman numeral: XIX.

  2. The nineteenth letter in the English alphabet is 'S'.

  3. The nineteenth century saw the invention of the telephone.


Related Concepts
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  1. twentieth: The twentieth is the number following nineteenth.


Culture
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In literature, the nineteenth century is often referred to as the 'long nineteenth century'. This period saw significant developments in various fields such as science, technology, and politics. In art, the Impressionist movement emerged during the nineteenth century. In music, the Romantic period came to an end and was succeeded by the Classical period.

How to Memorize "nineteenth"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize nineteen, visualize it as one more than eighteen. Imagine adding one more object to a collection of eighteen.

  2. associate

    - Associate the number nineteen with a memorable event or date, such as the nineteenth of a month or a significant event that occurred in the nineteenth century.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use a mnemonic such as 'Nineteen is a teen and then some' to remember that nineteen is a teen number with one additional digit.


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