sixty-seventh: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B2Formal, Technical, Everyday (in specific sequences)
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What does “sixty-seventh” mean?
The ordinal number corresponding to 67, meaning positioned after the sixty-sixth.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The ordinal number corresponding to 67, meaning positioned after the sixty-sixth.
A fraction representing one part in sixty-seven equal parts; often used to denote sequence, rank, or small portions.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or use. Hyphenation is standard in both varieties for compound ordinals from twenty-one onwards.
Connotations
Neutral in both; no cultural connotations attached to the specific number.
Frequency
Equally low-frequency in both varieties, used primarily in sequential listings, legal documents, or specific rankings.
Grammar
How to Use “sixty-seventh” in a Sentence
ordinal + nounthe + sixty-seventh + of + month/yearbe + the + sixty-seventhVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “sixty-seventh” in a Sentence
adverb
British English
- He finished sixty-seventh in the marathon, just behind two other Brits.
American English
- The amendment was ratified sixty-seventh, following a lengthy state-by-state process.
adjective
British English
- The hotel's sixty-seventh floor offered breathtaking views of the Thames.
American English
- Her sixty-seventh birthday was celebrated with a large family gathering in Chicago.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in report numbering, fiscal quarter references (e.g., 'the sixty-seventh quarterly report').
Academic
Used in referencing volumes, chapters, or sequential entries in long datasets.
Everyday
Most common in referencing birthdays, anniversaries, or positions in queues/sequences.
Technical
Used in precise numbering of elements, iterations, or versions in engineering/software.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “sixty-seventh”
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “sixty-seventh”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “sixty-seventh”
- Writing as 'sixty seventh' (missing hyphen), mispronouncing /ˈsɛvənθ/ as 'seven-th'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, compound ordinal numbers from twenty-first to ninety-ninth are hyphenated in standard English.
Pronounce it as /θ/ (unvoiced 'th' as in 'think'). Be careful not to add a vowel sound after the 'n'.
Yes, it can function as a fractional noun (e.g., 'One sixty-seventh of the total vote').
No difference in meaning. '67th' is the numerical abbreviation, used more in notes and tables, while 'sixty-seventh' is standard in prose.
The ordinal number corresponding to 67, meaning positioned after the sixty-sixth.
Sixty-seventh is usually formal, technical, everyday (in specific sequences) in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None specific to this number”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'Six' plus 'seventh'—it's the number you get after counting six tens and then seven more items.
Conceptual Metaphor
A point on a long journey (e.g., 'the sixty-seventh mile of the marathon').
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'sixty-seventh' most naturally used?