Thirteenth Meaning
/ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjThe ordinal form of the number thirteen.
nounThe person or thing in the thirteenth position.
Sentence Examples
Tennis began in France in the thirteenth century.
A few days after his thirteenth birthday, Tony left school, too.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Today is the ____ day of the month, following the twelfth day.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The office is located on the ____ floor of the skyscraper, providing a wonderful view.
Word Origin & History
Inherited from Middle English thrittenthe, thrittethe, from Old English þrēottēoþa; equivalent to thirteen + -th (ordinal suffix).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Today is the ____ day of the month, following the twelfth day.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The office is located on the ____ floor of the skyscraper, providing a wonderful view.