Fifth
/fɪfθ/adjective
Being number five in a set or sequence of things.
I live on the fifth floor of the building.
Often appears as...
- fifth grade
- fifth position
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Ordinal Use
Used to describe the order of something in a series or list.
It's her fifth birthday party.
Pro Tip 2/3Relative Position
Can indicate a position in a race or competition.
He was upset about coming in fifth.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
'Fifth' may be used figuratively to suggest something's typical position.
The company's product is a solid fifth in the industry.
Compare with
fivefoldawayquintuple
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