Eightieth

usgb/ˈeɪtiəθ/
noun

The position of something in a series that is number 80.

This year is the eightieth anniversary of the end of World War II.
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Often appears as...

  • eightieth anniversary
  • eightieth year
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Milestone Events

Often used to mark significant occasions, especially anniversaries and celebrations.

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Her family threw a big party for her eightieth birthday.
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Ordinal Form

Used in sequence to indicate specific position, not quantity.

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He was the eightieth runner to cross the finish line.
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Historical Context

Connects events to a specific place in history, good for understanding timelines.

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The eightieth congress of the United States convened in 1947.
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