hundredth
|hun/dredth|
A2
/ˈhʌndrɪdθ/
100th part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hundredth' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hundteogotha', where 'hund' meant 'hundred' and 'teogotha' meant 'tenth'.
Historical Evolution
'hundteogotha' transformed into the Middle English word 'hundredthe', and eventually became the modern English word 'hundredth'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the tenth part of a hundred', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one of 100 equal parts'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constituting number 100 in a sequence; 100th.
She finished in the hundredth position.
Synonyms
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