thirty-fifth: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “thirty-fifth” mean?
The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number thirty-five.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number thirty-five; the position following thirty-fourth.
Used to indicate a specific item in an ordered sequence, or to denote a fraction (1/35).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. Spelling of the numeral 'thirty' is consistent. Hyphenation is standard in both varieties.
Connotations
None.
Frequency
Equal frequency in both dialects.
Grammar
How to Use “thirty-fifth” in a Sentence
the ~ of [noun phrase]my ~ [noun]~ in [sequence]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “thirty-fifth” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- He finished in thirty-fifth place in the marathon.
American English
- The Thirty-Fifth Amendment is a topic of debate.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in reports, rankings, or to denote anniversaries (e.g., 'our thirty-fifth year in business').
Academic
Used in sequences, lists, or historical dating (e.g., 'the thirty-fifth parallel').
Everyday
Common for birthdays and anniversaries (e.g., 'her thirty-fifth birthday').
Technical
Used in precise sequencing, such as in manufacturing, computing, or mathematics.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “thirty-fifth”
- Writing as 'thirtyfive-th' or 'thirty five-th' (incorrect hyphenation or spacing).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, ordinal numbers from twenty-first to ninety-ninth are hyphenated.
It's a voiceless dental fricative /θ/, the same sound as in 'think'. Be careful not to omit it.
Yes, for example: 'She was the thirty-fifth to cross the finish line.' or 'One thirty-fifth of the total.'
The most common error is forgetting the hyphen, writing 'thirty fifth'.
The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number thirty-five.
Thirty-fifth is usually formal, semi-formal, informal in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'Three' (from thirty) plus 'five' (from fifth) gives you 35. The 'th' ending is the key ordinal marker.
Conceptual Metaphor
A POSITION IN A LINEAR SEQUENCE IS A POINT ON A PATH.
Practice
Quiz
How is the ordinal number 35th correctly written in words?