fourteen
|four/teen|
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/fɔrˈtiːn/
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/fɔːˈtiːn/
14
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fourteen' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'feowertyne', where 'feower' meant 'four' and '-tyne' meant 'ten'.
Historical Evolution
'feowertyne' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'fourteen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'four plus ten', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group or unit of fourteen individuals or items.
The fourteen were selected for the team.
Numeral 1
the number equivalent to the sum of ten and four; 14.
There are fourteen apples in the basket.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35