Main Entry: fourth

Pronunciation: \ˈfȯrth\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural fourths \ˈfȯr(th)s\

Date: before 12th century

1 — see number table
2 a : a musical interval embracing four tones of the diatonic scale b : a tone at this interval; specifically : subdominant 1 c : the harmonic combination of two tones a fourth apart
3 : the fourth forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle
4 capitalized : independence day —used with the

— fourth adjective or adverb

— fourth·ly adverb