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nine|ti|eth
nine|ti|eth «NYN tee ihth», adjective, noun.
–adj.
next after the 89th; last in a series of 90.
–n.
1. the next after the 89th; last in a series of 90: »

That visitor was the ninetieth to enter the museum today.

2. one of 90 equal parts: »

The actress was paid a ninetieth of the earnings of the show.


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