Hundredth

usgb/ˈhʌndrədθ/
adjective

The one after the ninety-ninth in a series or count order.

It's the hundredth day of school.
Visual representation of "hundredth" - The one after the ninety-ninth in a series or count order.

Often appears as...

  • hundredth day
  • hundredth time
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Ordinal Significance

Emphasizes order in a sequence, implying a milestone or a special event.

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The school is planning a celebration for its hundredth anniversary.
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Emotional Weight

Used to express frustration or exasperation when something occurs many times.

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He sighed, realizing this was the hundredth time he had reminded her.
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Celebratory Tone

Often combined with 'celebration' to signify a significant achievement.

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The town threw a parade for the hundredth year of independence.
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