seventy-eighth: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B1Neutral. Common in formal, academic, and informal contexts when referring to order, fractions, or anniversaries.
Quick answer
What does “seventy-eighth” mean?
The ordinal number following seventy-seventh and preceding seventy-ninth.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The ordinal number following seventy-seventh and preceding seventy-ninth; 78th in a sequence.
Can refer to the person or thing positioned at number seventy-eight in an order, or to one of seventy-eight equal parts of a whole.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or form. The hyphenation rule is consistent.
Connotations
None specific to either variety.
Frequency
Equally common in both varieties in contexts requiring ordinals.
Grammar
How to Use “seventy-eighth” in a Sentence
[the/their/my] + seventy-eighth + [noun][be/come in] + seventy-eighth[the] + seventy-eighth + of + [month/year]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “seventy-eighth” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- He finished in seventy-eighth place in the marathon.
American English
- This is the seventy-eighth edition of the annual report.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
"The company reported its seventy-eighth consecutive quarter of profit."
Academic
"The phenomenon is discussed in the seventy-eighth volume of the journal."
Everyday
"He's celebrating his seventy-eighth birthday with a big family party."
Technical
"The isotope has a half-life of approximately seventy-eighth of a second."
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “seventy-eighth”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “seventy-eighth”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “seventy-eighth”
- Writing as 'seventy eight' (missing hyphen).
- Pronouncing it as 'seventy-eight' (mispronouncing the 'th' in 'eighth').
- Confusing with the cardinal number 'seventy-eight'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, compound ordinal numbers from twenty-first to ninety-ninth are hyphenated.
Yes, e.g., 'She was the seventy-eighth to cross the finish line.' or 'One seventy-eighth of the total.'
Pronouncing it as 'seventy-eight' without the final /θ/ sound of 'eighth' (/eɪtθ/).
The main difference is the 't' in 'seventy'. In US English, it often sounds more like a soft 'd' (/ˌsev.ən.t̬i/), a process called flapping.
The ordinal number following seventy-seventh and preceding seventy-ninth.
Seventy-eighth is usually neutral. common in formal, academic, and informal contexts when referring to order, fractions, or anniversaries. in register.
Seventy-eighth: in British English it is pronounced /ˌsev.ən.ti ˈeɪtθ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌsev.ən.t̬i ˈeɪtθ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'seventy' (70) plus 'eight' (8) with a 'th' sound at the end, like 'eighth'.
Conceptual Metaphor
POSITION IS A NUMBER ON A PATH (e.g., 'reaching the seventy-eighth mile').
Practice
Quiz
How do you write the ordinal form of 78?