umpteenth

Meanings

• adjective

  the indefinite number following the first and all preceding in a series, countable number following the first and all preceding in a series

  - "This is the umpteenth time I have told you to clean your room."
  - "The umpteenth customer complained about the long wait."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʌmp.tiːnθ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

nth , somethingth , umpty-umpth

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Variants

List of all variants of umpteenth that leads to same result
umpteenth

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

from un- 'one' + -pteenth 'having the position of the nth term in a series'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'umpteenth' is often used in a humorous or exasperated way to emphasize the repetition of a situation.

2. In mathematics, the umpteenth term in a sequence is also referred to as the nth term.

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How to Memorize "umpteenth"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a series of objects or events, and envision the umpteenth one as being distinct and memorable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'umpteenth' with the idea of a long series or sequence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'un-ending sequence' to help remember the meaning of 'umpteenth'.

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