Main Entry:

ten

Pronunciation:

\ˈten\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English tīene, from tīen, adjective, ten; akin to Old High German zehan ten, Latin decem, Greek deka

Date:

before 12th century

1 — see number table2: the 10th in a set or series <wears a ten>3: something having 10 units or members4: a 10-dollar bill5: one deserving the highest rating ; specifically : an exceptionally attractive person

— ten adjective

— ten pronoun, plural in construction