Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fifth
Adjective, Noun
/fɪfθ/
Definition
The number following the fourth in a sequence.
Examples
- She finished in fifth place in the race.
- This cake is cut into fifths for sharing.
- On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me.
Meaning
In a sequence or series, the fifth position is two places after the third and one place after the fourth. It can also refer to one of five equal parts of a whole.
Synonyms
- Fifthly
- One-fifth
