eleventh

[ ih-lev-uhnth ]

adjective

1. next after the tenth; being the ordinal number for 11.
2. being one of 11 equal parts.

noun

1. an eleventh part, especially of one (1/11).
2. the eleventh member of a series.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eleventh¹

before 1000; Middle English enleventh, enlefte, Old English endlyfta (akin to Old Frisian andlofta, Old Saxon ellifto ). See eleven, -th ²

Example Sentences

Mr Scott said it now felt as though the industry was working together to solve the issue but described it as the "eleventh hour".

From BBC

Any chance of Oseguera González reaching a deal seemed to evaporate last year when he backed out of a plea at the eleventh hour after changing attorneys.

From Los Angeles Times

He didn’t want to just be a depth piece added to some defense at the eleventh hour.

From Los Angeles Times

His words fit into a messaging template now in its eleventh month, depicting the U.S. government as tirelessly seeking peace, while simultaneously supplying the weapons and bombs that have enabled Israel’s continual slaughter of civilians.

From Salon

Monday's Love Island ep launched the eleventh series of the reality show following an All Stars edition earlier this year which saw previous contestants return for a second shot at love.

From BBC