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tenth
noun \ˈten(t)th\
: the number 10 in a series
: one of 10 equal parts of something
plural tenths \ˈten(t)s, ˈten(t)ths\
Full Definition of TENTH
1
— see number table
2
a : a musical interval embracing an octave and a third b : the tone at this interval
— tenth adjective or adverb
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First Known Use of TENTH
13th century
TENTHS Defined for Kids
1tenth
adjective \ˈtenth\
Definition of TENTH for Kids
: coming right after ninth <tenth grade>
2tenth
noun
Definition of TENTH for Kids
1
: number ten in a series
2
: one of ten equal parts
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