20
|twenty|
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/ˈtwɛnti/
two tens
Etymology
Etymology Information
'20' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'twēntig', where 'twēn' meant 'two' and '-tig' meant 'group of ten'.
Historical Evolution
'twēntig' transformed into the Middle English word 'twenty', and eventually became the modern English word 'twenty'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'two tens', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the number following 19 and preceding 21; a cardinal number.
There are 20 students in the class.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a set of 20 items or units.
He bought a pack of 20 pencils.
Noun 3
the decade of a person's life from age 20 to 29.
She spent her twenties traveling the world.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/21 14:21