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sixteenth

1 of 2determiner
/ˈsɪkstinθ/
1

coming or happening right after the fifteenth person or thing

  • Her sixteenth birthday party was a grand celebration with friends and family.
  • The sixteenth chapter of the book focuses on the protagonist's journey of self-discovery.
  • He finished in sixteenth place in the race, just missing the top fifteen.
  • The sixteenth of October marks the anniversary of an important historical event.
  • The sixteenth amendment to the U.S. Constitution allowed Congress to levy an income tax.
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