eighth
playSimple Definition of eighth
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: number eight in a series
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: one of eight equal parts of something
Full Definition of eighth
pluraleighths
play \ˈāt(th)s, ˈāths\1 — see number table
2 : octave
eighth
adjective or adverbExamples of eighth in a sentence
one eighth of the pie
An eighth of a pound is two ounces.
1557
First Known Use of eighth
1557
Other Number-Related Terms
EIGHTH Defined for Kids
Definition of eighth for Students
1 : number eight in a series
2 : one of eight equal parts <an eighth of a mile>
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