Eighth

Word EIGHTH
Character 6
Hyphenation eighth
Pronunciations /eɪtθ/

Definitions and meanings of "Eighth"

What do we mean by eighth?

The ordinal number matching the number eight in a series. noun

One of eight equal parts. noun

Next after the seventh: an ordinal numeral.

The quotient of unity divided by eight; one of eight equal parts of anything. noun

In music: The interval between any tone and a tone on the eighth diatonic degree above or below it; an octave. noun

A tone distant by an eighth or octave from a given tone; an octave or replicate. The eighth tone of a scale is really the prime or key-note of a replicate scale. noun

An eighth-note. noun

In early English law, an eighth part of the rents for the year, or of movables, or both, granted or levied by way of tax. noun

Next in order after the seventh. adjective

Consisting of one of eight equal divisions of a thing. adjective

The eighth part of a whole note, or semibreve; a quaver. adjective

The quotient of a unit divided by eight; one of eight equal parts; an eighth part. noun

The interval of an octave. noun

The ordinal form of the number eight. adjective

The person or thing in the eighth position. noun

One of eight equal parts of a whole. noun

An "eighth" of an ounce equalling approximately 3.5 grams in marijuana or other drugs. noun

Position eight in a countable series of things noun

Coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position adjective

One part in eight equal parts noun

The person or thing in the eighth position.

One of eight equal parts of a whole.

An eighth of an ounce, or approximately 3.5 grams, of marijuana or other drugs.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Eighth

The word "eighth" in example sentences

[1456] The argument here is due to a misapprehension of the meaning of the term eighth in Psalm vi. and xi.title. cf.n. on De Sp.S. S: 66. ❋ Unknown (1895)

Herodotus thought Homer lived "the day before yesterday" because he belonged to what we call the eighth century. ❋ Wills, Garry (2003)

"Under such conditions," said I, "what we call the eighth commandment would be superfluous." ❋ James Cowan (N/A)

The eighth is not merely one of the seven restored, but a new power or person proceeding out of the seven, and at the same time embodying all the God-opposed features of the previous seven concentrated and consummated; for which reason there are said to be not eight, but only seven heads, for the eighth is the embodiment of all the seven. ❋ Unknown (1871)

I would now lead my companion a little closer to what the apostle says in the nineteenth verse; to come closer, if we may, to the idea that burned in his heart when he wrote what we call the eighth chapter of his epistle to the Romans. ❋ George MacDonald (1864)

He was in eighth grade when he wrote this number called "Incinerate." ❋ Unknown (2010)

When I was in eighth grade I was shorter than every girl in the seventh grade. ❋ Alexandra Zendrian (2010)

The film, featuring Best Actor contender Jeff Bridges, expanded into 819 theatres nationwide, earning an estimated $3.6 million in eighth place or a 58% increase over last week. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Barry Goldwater, The Conscience of a Conservative I picked this up at a used book sale for five cents when I was in eighth grade. ❋ Unknown (2010)

When I was in eighth grade one of my teachers told me I was a good writer and I ought to work for the high school paper. ❋ Unknown (2010)

When I was in eighth grade, she and my father had tried to quit drinking. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Loyola finished in eighth place in the conference for a third consecutive season, winning just three times after New Year's Eve. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Right behind him is a familiar face -- Niko Scott, in eighth place with 86. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Granted, Miller doesn't sound like any boy you've ever met, not even one who's in eighth grade and has recently read "Waiting for Godot." ❋ Wendy Smith (2010)

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