nth

adjective \ˈen(t)th\

—used to refer to an unknown number in a series of numbers

Full Definition of NTH

: numbered with an unspecified or indefinitely large ordinal number <for the nth time>

: extreme, utmost <to the nth degree>

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n (indefinite number) + -th

First Known Use: 1827

Synonyms: consummate, last, max, maximum, most, ultimate, outside, paramount, supreme, top, utmost, uttermost

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