fortieth Definition and Meaning in English (fortieth definition)

adjective
Synonyms:40th
Quick Answer • Definition

Fortieth definition: Being the ordinal number corresponding to the number forty.

Definitions of Fortieth

  1. 1adjective

    Being the ordinal number corresponding to the number forty.

  2. 2noun

    One of forty equal parts of something.

Example Sentences

“Today marks the fortieth anniversary of the company's founding.”

“He finished fortieth in the race.”

“She received one fortieth of the total inheritance.”

Synonyms

40th

Inflected Word Forms

nounforty
pluralfortieths

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Fortieth definition: Being the ordinal number corresponding to the number forty.
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'Fortieth' translates to 'fortieth' in English. Fortieth definition: Being the ordinal number corresponding to the number forty.
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