eighteenth

Meanings

• Noun

  The eighteen-year old age

  - "He turned eighteen last month."
  - "She will be eighteen in June."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

18th , XVIIIth

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Variants

List of all variants of eighteenth that leads to same result
18 , eighteen , eighteens , eighteenth , eighteenths

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'disiemes' meaning 'twentieth' which evolved into 'eighteenth' in English.

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Trivia

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1. In the United States, eighteen is the minimum age to vote, buy tobacco, and join the military.

2. The Roman numeral for eighteen is XVIII.

3. The eighteen-year old age is also known as 'legal age' or 'age of majority'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adulthood: The stage of life that follows adolescence, characterized by independence, responsibility, and maturity.

2. Majority: The legal status of being an adult, capable of making decisions and entering into contracts.

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Culture

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In many cultures, eighteen is considered the age of majority, marking the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

How to Memorize "eighteenth"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the number eighteen, with its two vertical lines and two sets of horizontal lines. Visualize a person turning eighteen, perhaps blowing out candles on a cake.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the number eighteen with milestones, such as graduating from high school, voting, or legally buying alcohol.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Double eighteen' to remember that eighteen is a double digit number.

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