Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sixteenth

Adjective
/sɪkˈstiːnθ/
Definition
The ordinal number corresponding to the number sixteen; represents the position of being the sixteenth in a sequence.
Examples
  • The sixteenth chapter of the book is my favorite.
  • She finished in sixteenth place at the race.
  • The event is scheduled for the sixteenth of November.
Meaning
Sixteenth refers to the position of something that is 16th in a list or sequence. It can also refer to one of sixteen equal parts of a whole.
Synonyms
  • 16th
  • ordinal number