twentieth

Definition

Twentieth is the ordinal number for 20; it refers to the position after nineteenth and before twenty-first, or something divided into twenty equal parts.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used as an adjective or noun for order or division ("the twentieth century," "twentieth floor"). Often appears with dates or fractions. Pay attention to pronunciation: "twenty-eth." Not used for counting objects (use "twenty" for that).

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