sixty-eighth: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal, technical, mathematical
Quick answer
What does “sixty-eighth” mean?
the ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number 68.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
the ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number 68; following sixty-seventh in sequence; 68th
Used to denote position in a series, a fraction (1/68), or a division into 68 equal parts
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. Hyphenation is standard in both varieties for compound ordinals.
Connotations
Neutral mathematical/sequential term
Frequency
Low frequency in general discourse; appears mainly in technical, statistical, sporting, or historical sequencing contexts
Grammar
How to Use “sixty-eighth” in a Sentence
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Collocations
Examples
Examples of “sixty-eighth” in a Sentence
noun
British English
- One sixty-eighth of the estate was allocated to charity
- The sixty-eighth was the most valuable stamp
American English
- A sixty-eighth of the total represents significant revenue
- She finished in sixty-eighth
adverb
British English
- He finished sixty-eighth in the marathon
- The team ranked sixty-eighth nationally
American English
- She placed sixty-eighth in the competition
- The product tested sixty-eighth in reliability
adjective
British English
- The sixty-eighth contestant won a special prize
- They live on the sixty-eighth floor
American English
- The sixty-eighth applicant was selected
- It happened in the sixty-eighth minute
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
The sixty-eighth quarterly report showed improved margins
Academic
The specimen was catalogued as the sixty-eighth in the series
Everyday
He celebrated his sixty-eighth birthday with family
Technical
The sixty-eighth iteration of the algorithm optimized processing time
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “sixty-eighth”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “sixty-eighth”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “sixty-eighth”
- Writing as 'sixty eight' (missing hyphen)
- Pronouncing as 'sixty-eight' without the ordinal /θ/
- Using cardinal form where ordinal is required
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, compound ordinals from twenty-first to ninety-ninth are hyphenated in standard English.
Yes, e.g., 'one sixty-eighth' (meaning 1/68) or 'the sixty-eighth' (meaning item/person in that position).
'Sixty-eight' is cardinal (quantity); 'sixty-eighth' is ordinal (position/sequence).
sixty-eighth
the ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number 68.
Sixty-eighth is usually formal, technical, mathematical in register.
Sixty-eighth: in British English it is pronounced /ˌsɪk.sti ˈeɪtθ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌsɪk.sti ˈeɪtθ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Sixty (60) + eight (8) + -th (ordinal suffix) = 68th
Conceptual Metaphor
POSITION IN A SEQUENCE IS A LOCATION ON A PATH
Practice
Quiz
Which fraction represents 'sixty-eighth' as a ordinal?