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Definition of tenthly

tenthly

/ˈtɛnθ.li/
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tenthly Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In the tenth place; used to introduce the tenth point, item, or reason in an enumerated series.

Example

"Tenthly, the committee must review the annual budget before the fiscal year concludes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary style, ordinal adverbs beyond 'thirdly' (such as 'tenthly') are generally considered stiff or archaic; writers typically prefer the bare ordinal 'tenth' or the phrase 'in the tenth place' when enumerating points.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tenthly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tenthly
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