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Seventeenth

/ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ · adjective

Meaning

The ordinal form of the number seventeen..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The ordinal form of the number seventeen.
  2. One of seventeen equal parts of a whole.
  3. (music) An interval of two octaves and a third.

Example Sentences

Mr. Edward Glasser maintains that this people existed from about the seventeenth century B.C., and that the Sabæans followed them in the occupancy of those regions.
A seventeeth of 340 is 20.

Synonyms for seventeenth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does seventeenth mean?

Seventeenth means The ordinal form of the number seventeen..

What is a synonym for seventeenth?

Common synonyms include ordinal, 17th.

What is the opposite of seventeenth?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use seventeenth in a sentence?

Mr. Edward Glasser maintains that this people existed from about the seventeenth century B.C., and that the Sabæans followed them in the occupancy of those regions.

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