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ninth
noun \ˈnīn(t)th\
: the number nine in a series
: one of nine equal parts of something
plural ninths \ˈnīn(t)s, ˈnīn(t)ths\
Full Definition of NINTH
1
— see number table
2
a : a musical interval embracing an octave and a second b : the tone at this interval c : a chord containing a ninth
— ninth adjective or adverb
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First Known Use of NINTH
13th century
NINTH Defined for Kids
1ninth
adjective \ˈnīnth\
Definition of NINTH for Kids
: coming right after eighth
2ninth
noun
Definition of NINTH for Kids
1
: number nine in a series
2
: one of nine equal parts
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