Nth

/ɛnθ/
Adjective

Referring to an indefinitely large or unspecified member of a series.

You can find the nth term of the sequence by using this formula.
Visual representation of "nth" - Referring to an indefinitely large or unspecified member of a series.

Often appears as...

  • nth degree
  • nth power

Usage tips

Neutral

Mathematics, Sequence, Position

Adjective

Used to denote an unspecified position in a sequence.

This is the nth time I've heard that story.
Visual representation of "nth" - Used to denote an unspecified position in a sequence.

Often appears as...

  • nth time
  • nth attempt

Usage tips

Informal

Repetition, Count, Time

Adjective

Referring to an indefinitely large or unspecified member of a series.

You can find the nth term of the sequence by using this formula.
Visual representation of "nth" - Referring to an indefinitely large or unspecified member of a series.

Often appears as...

  • nth degree
  • nth power

Usage tips

Neutral

Mathematics, Sequence, Position

Adjective

Used to denote an unspecified position in a sequence.

This is the nth time I've heard that story.
Visual representation of "nth" - Used to denote an unspecified position in a sequence.

Often appears as...

  • nth time
  • nth attempt

Usage tips

Informal

Repetition, Count, Time

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "nth"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Mathematical Context

When using 'nth' in mathematics, it references any element in a defined set.

To find a specific term in an equation.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Use

In everyday conversation, 'nth' often means a large or non-specific number.

I have told you this nth times already.
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Technical Language

In computing, 'nth' is often used in programming to describe elements in a list or array.

You access the nth item from the collection.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Mathematical Context

When using 'nth' in mathematics, it references any element in a defined set.

To find a specific term in an equation.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Use

In everyday conversation, 'nth' often means a large or non-specific number.

I have told you this nth times already.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Technical Language

In computing, 'nth' is often used in programming to describe elements in a list or array.

You access the nth item from the collection.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Mathematical Context

When using 'nth' in mathematics, it references any element in a defined set.

To find a specific term in an equation.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Use

In everyday conversation, 'nth' often means a large or non-specific number.

I have told you this nth times already.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Technical Language

In computing, 'nth' is often used in programming to describe elements in a list or array.

You access the nth item from the collection.
Visual representation of the word "Nth"

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