Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fortieth
Adjective
/ˈfɔːrtiəθ/
Definition
The ordinal form of the number forty, representing the position in a sequence that follows the thirty-ninth and precedes the forty-first.
Examples
- She was the fortieth person to arrive at the party.
- The fortieth anniversary celebration was a grand event.
- He finished in fortieth place in the race.
Meaning
Used to denote the position of something that is number forty in a series, it can also describe the fraction one out of forty equal parts of a whole.
Synonyms
- 40th
- Fortieth part
