sixty-fifth: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “sixty-fifth” mean?
The ordinal number corresponding to sixty-five (65th).
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The ordinal number corresponding to sixty-five (65th); the position in a sequence between the sixty-fourth and sixty-sixth items.
Denoting one part out of sixty-five equal divisions of a whole. Can also refer to a specific musical interval in music theory.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical or semantic differences. Hyphenation rule is consistent.
Connotations
Neutral numerical descriptor in both varieties.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both dialects.
Grammar
How to Use “sixty-fifth” in a Sentence
the sixty-fifth [singular noun] (e.g., the sixty-fifth day)a sixty-fifth of [something]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “sixty-fifth” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- She celebrated her sixty-fifth birthday with a trip to the Lake District.
- The sixty-fifth edition of the festival was the largest yet.
American English
- He finished in sixty-fifth place in the marathon.
- The company opened its sixty-fifth store in Texas.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in reports for rankings or milestones (e.g., 'our sixty-fifth store').
Academic
Used in statistical or historical sequencing.
Everyday
Primarily for birthdays/anniversaries or list positions.
Technical
In music, a sixty-fifth note (hemidemisemihemidemisemiquaver) is an extreme rarity.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “sixty-fifth”
- Writing as 'sixty five th' (incorrect spacing/hyphenation)
- Using 'sixty-five' (cardinal) when 'sixty-fifth' (ordinal) is required.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, ordinal numbers from twenty-first to ninety-ninth are hyphenated.
Yes, e.g., 'She was the sixty-fifth to cross the finish line.'
One sixty-fifth (1/65).
No, they are equivalent. '65th' is the numeric abbreviation.
The ordinal number corresponding to sixty-five (65th).
Sixty-fifth is usually neutral in register.
Sixty-fifth: in British English it is pronounced /ˌsɪk.sti ˈfɪfθ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌsɪk.sti ˈfɪfθ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'Sixty' + 'Fifth' = 65th. The hyphen joins the two number words into one ordinal idea.
Conceptual Metaphor
POSITION IS A NUMBER IN A SEQUENCE (e.g., 'He finished in sixty-fifth place').
Practice
Quiz
Which is the correct written form for the ordinal number 65?