Thirteenth

usgb/ˌθɜːrˈtiːnθ/
adjective

The ordinal form of the number thirteen, coming after the twelfth and before the fourteenth.

Today is the thirteenth of November.
Visual representation of "thirteenth" - The ordinal form of the number thirteen, coming after the twelfth and before the fourteenth.

Often appears as...

  • thirteenth century
  • thirteenth birthday
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Superstition Link

Some people consider the number thirteen unlucky, affecting how it's viewed in different cultures.

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There's no thirteenth floor in many buildings.
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Not Just Dates

Besides dates, 'thirteenth' can refer to order in lists, positions, or events.

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She stood in the thirteenth spot in line.
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Birthday Milestone

'Thirteenth' can mark special occasions, like transitions from childhood to teenage years.

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Sam's thirteenth birthday was a big event.
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