Hundredth - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Hundredth is an ordinal number representing position 100 in a sequence. It can also denote one of 100 equal parts, such as in fractions or percentages (e.g., 0.01 or 1%).
Definition:
The ordinal number corresponding to one hundred in a sequence; one of a hundred equal parts.
Synonyms:
centesimal, hundredfold, one-hundredth
Part of Speech:
adjective, noun
Antonyms:
first, whole
Common Collocations:
hundredth anniversary, hundredth part, hundredth percentile, hundredth birthday
Derivatives:
hundredths, hundredthly
Usage Tips:
Use "hundredth" to indicate position (e.g., "the hundredth day") or fraction (e.g., "a hundredth of a second").
Common Phrases:
the hundredth monkey, a hundredth chance, the ninety-ninth and the hundredth
Etymology:
Derived from Old English "hund", meaning "hundred," with the ordinal suffix "-th."
Examples:
- 1. She finished in the hundredth place in the race.
- 2. The scientist measured a delay of one hundredth of a second.
- 3. This is the hundredth time I’ve reminded you!
- 4. A hundredth of the profits goes to charity.