thirteen — the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌθɜːrˈtiːn/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks thirteen is the perfect number of naps per day.
- There are thirteen students in our English class.
- He ate thirteen pizza slices and still asked for dessert.
thirteen
NOUN[/ˌθɜːrˈtiːn/]
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Thirteen derives from Old English threotyne, a compound of three (the number 3) and -teen (a suffix denoting numbers from 13 to 19, ultimately from Old English tien meaning ten). The word reflects the Germanic system of forming teens as compounds of single digits with ten.
Breakdown
three (the number 3) + -teen (suffix from Old English tien, meaning ten). The compound expresses 3 + 10 = 13.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks thirteen is the perfect number of naps per day.”
“There are thirteen students in our English class.”
“He ate thirteen pizza slices and still asked for dessert.”
“The building has no thirteenth floor due to superstition.”
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