nineties
|nine-ties|
B1
/ˈnaɪntiz/
(ninety)
nine tens
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nineties' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'nigontig,' where 'nigon' meant 'nine' and '-tig' meant 'ten.'
Historical Evolution
'nigontig' transformed into the Middle English word 'nineti,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ninety.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'nine tens,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the decade from 1990 to 1999.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the decade from 1990 to 1999.
The nineties were a time of great technological advancement.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a person's age from 90 to 99 years.
She lived well into her nineties.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/27 01:34