seventy-fourth: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
A2/B1 (Common for numbers)Neutral. Used in all registers from formal to informal.
Quick answer
What does “seventy-fourth” mean?
The ordinal number corresponding to seventy-four (74th).
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The ordinal number corresponding to seventy-four (74th).
The position, item, or fraction in a sequence after the seventy-third. Can represent a fraction (1/74).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. Potential minor spelling differences if hyphenated vs. not (e.g., 'seventy fourth' less common).
Connotations
Identical.
Frequency
Equally common in both dialects.
Grammar
How to Use “seventy-fourth” in a Sentence
[the] seventy-fourth [N] (e.g., the seventy-fourth day)[be] the seventy-fourth [to INF] (e.g., was the seventy-fourth to arrive)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “seventy-fourth” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- He celebrated his seventy-fourth birthday with a quiet party at home.
- The amendment was the seventy-fourth to be proposed that year.
American English
- She finished in seventy-fourth place in the marathon.
- We're studying the Seventy-fourth Congress in history class.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in reports, rankings, or sequence labeling (e.g., 'the seventy-fourth quarterly report').
Academic
Used in citations, enumerations, or historical sequencing (e.g., 'the seventy-fourth Congress').
Everyday
Common for birthdays, anniversaries, positions in queues or competitions.
Technical
Used in mathematics (fractions, ordinals), computer science (indexing), and engineering (tolerances, parts).
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “seventy-fourth”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “seventy-fourth”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “seventy-fourth”
- Writing as 'seventy four' or 'seventyfour' without the hyphen.
- Confusing with the cardinal 'seventy-four' in spoken language without clear context.
- Mispronouncing '-th' as '-f' or '-s'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, as a compound ordinal number from twenty-first to ninety-ninth, it is typically hyphenated (e.g., seventy-fourth).
Yes, it can be nominalized. For example: 'She was the seventy-fourth to cross the finish line.' or 'I only need a seventy-fourth of the total.'
'Seventy-four' is a cardinal number (quantity: 74). 'Seventy-fourth' is an ordinal number (position in a sequence: 74th).
Yes, the standard numerical abbreviation is '74th'. In superscript, it's sometimes written as '74ᵗʰ'.
The ordinal number corresponding to seventy-four (74th).
Seventy-fourth is usually neutral. used in all registers from formal to informal. in register.
Seventy-fourth: in British English it is pronounced /ˌsev.ən.ti ˈfɔːθ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌsev.ən.t̬i ˈfɔːrθ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'seventy' (70) + 'fourth' (4th). It's like saying 'the fourth one after the seventieth'.
Conceptual Metaphor
POSITION AS A NUMBER IN A SEQUENCE (e.g., 'He finished in seventy-fourth place').
Practice
Quiz
How would you express the fraction 1/74 in words?