Thirteenth Meaning

/ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/
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adjThe ordinal form of the number thirteen.

nounThe person or thing in the thirteenth position.

Tennis began in France in the thirteenth century.
A few days after his thirteenth birthday, Tony left school, too.
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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.

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.

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