nth

adjective

ˈen(t)th 

1

: numbered with an unspecified or indefinitely large ordinal number

for the nth time

2

: extreme, utmost

to the nth degree

Synonyms of nth

• maximum
• most
• utmost
• ultimate
• last

Examples of nth in a Sentence

exaggerates to the nth degree about everything she ever did

Recent Examples on the Web

By understanding and managing nth-party risks, organizations can better protect themselves from unexpected disruptions and maintain resilience in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. — Richard Chambers, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

And the curation of those clothes has been pored over to the nth degree. — Alice Newbold, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2022

Built using Mercedes' new EVA2 platform for EVs, the EQE is obviously related to the EQS; the two cars look similar, having been optimized to the nth degree by the wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2022

The nth sequel in the sprawling MCU is expected to bring in anywhere from $145 million to $155 million over the weekend, with some estimates reaching as high as $170 million. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 July 2022

Word History

Etymology

n (indefinite number) + -th

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing nth

• to the nth degree

Kids Definition

nth

adjective

ˈen(t)th 

1

: numbered with an unspecified or indefinitely large ordinal number

for the nth time

2

: utmost sense 2, extreme

to the nth degree