Fifteenth Meaning
/ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjThe ordinal form of the number fifteen.
nounThe person or thing in the fifteenth position.
Sentence Examples
This drawing dates back to the fifteenth century.
She celebrated her fifteenth birthday yesterday.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Her apartment was on the ____ floor, offering a panoramic view of the city skyline.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The festival begins on the ____ of October and lasts for an entire week of colorful celebrations.
Word Origin & History
Inherited from Middle English fiftenthe, fiftethe, from Old English fīftēoþa, equivalent to fifteen + -th.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her apartment was on the ____ floor, offering a panoramic view of the city skyline.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The festival begins on the ____ of October and lasts for an entire week of colorful celebrations.