Fortieth Meaning
/ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjThe ordinal form of the number forty.
nounThe person or thing in the fortieth position.
Sentence Examples
Our company had the fortieth anniversary of its foundation.
The population of Wellington is only about a fortieth of that of Tokyo.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After turning 39, she looked forward to her ____ birthday.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
They celebrated their ____ wedding anniversary with a grand party for all their family and friends.
Word Origin & History
From earlier fourteth, from Middle English fourtithe, fourtiþe; equivalent to forty + -eth. For the modern form, see the etymological notes at twentieth.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After turning 39, she looked forward to her ____ birthday.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
They celebrated their ____ wedding anniversary with a grand party for all their family and friends.