Fourteenth

usgb/ˌfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
adjective

Coming next after the thirteenth in position.

It's her fourteenth birthday today.
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Often appears as...

  • fourteenth century
  • fourteenth birthday
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Ordinal Usage

Used to indicate the order of something in a sequence positioned at number 14.

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She finished in fourteenth place in the race.
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Historical Context

Refers to the 14th item in a numbered historical series, like centuries or amendments.

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The fourteenth amendment to the US Constitution granted citizenship to all born in the US.
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Annual Events

Describes the 14th occurrence of an annual event, often used for anniversaries or yearly celebrations.

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Next year will be our fourteenth wedding anniversary.
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