Fiftieth Meaning
/ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjThe ordinal form of the number fifty.
nounThe person or thing in the fiftieth position.
Sentence Examples
Shortly before her fiftieth birthday, she received the news about the birth of her grandchild.
You are cordially invited to our fiftieth anniversary celebration.
CEFR Practice Quiz
They celebrated their ____ wedding anniversary with a grand party and many guests.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
They celebrated their ____ wedding anniversary with a grand party for all their family and friends.
Word Origin & History
From earlier fifteth, from Middle English fiftithe, fyftith; equivalent to fifty + -eth. For the modern form, see the etymological notes at twentieth.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
They celebrated their ____ wedding anniversary with a grand party and many guests.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
They celebrated their ____ wedding anniversary with a grand party for all their family and friends.