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eighth
noun \ˈātth, ˈāth\
: number eight in a series
: one of eight equal parts of something
plural eighths \ˈāt(th)s, ˈāths\
Full Definition of EIGHTH
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— see number table
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First Known Use of EIGHTH
1557
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EIGHTH Defined for Kids
1eighth
adjective \ˈātth\
Definition of EIGHTH for Kids
: coming right after seventh
2eighth
noun
Definition of EIGHTH for Kids
1
: number eight in a series
2
: one of eight equal parts <an eighth of a mile>
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