14th
|four/teenth|
A1
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/fɔrˈtiːnθ/
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/fɔːˈtiːnθ/
position in sequence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'14th' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'feowertēoþa,' where 'feower' meant 'four' and 'tēoþa' meant 'tenth.'
Historical Evolution
'feowertēoþa' transformed into the Middle English word 'fourtenth,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fourteenth.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the tenth after four,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the person or thing in the fourteenth position.
The 14th in line was finally served.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
the ordinal form of the number fourteen, indicating position in a sequence.
She finished in 14th place in the race.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35