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eighteenth
[ ey-teenth ]
adjective
- next after the seventeenth; being the ordinal number for 18.
- being one of 18 equal parts.
noun
- an eighteenth part, especially of one (1/18).
- the eighteenth member of a series.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of eighteenth1
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Example Sentences
"Since women had no political position in the eighteenth century, I could not place this debate there," Wills told Salon.
From Salon
In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, these tunnels were used to store human remains from overcrowded cemeteries.
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Tykes forward Devante Cole poked home from close range for his eighteenth league goal of the season to give the visitors a sixth-minute lead.
From BBC
The Garrick was founded in 1831, named after famous eighteenth century actor David Garrick.
From BBC
And maybe I have piqued your interest to learn more about our most rambunctious and raucous festival season that dates back to the eighteenth century.
From Salon
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