Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sixth
adjective, noun
/sɪksθ/
Definition
The ordinal number that follows fifth and precedes seventh. It signifies the position of something in a sequence.
Examples
- The sixth chapter of the book was the most thrilling.
- She finished in sixth place in the race.
- The sixth time he called, I finally picked up.
Meaning
The term ‘sixth’ is used to describe the number 6 in an ordered set, indicating its place as the sixth item or element.
Synonyms
- sixthly
- 6th
