tenth
Adjective[C/U] Both
pl: tenths
The word evokes a sense of completion or a milestone, as it marks the end of the first set of ten units. It often carries a psychological weight of reaching a threshold, such as a tenth anniversary or a tenth attempt, signaling a transition to a new decimal tier. In financial or legal contexts, it frequently describes a specific portion or tax, suggesting a precise, calculated division rather than a vague fraction. It is neutral in tone but implies a strict mathematical relationship between the part and the whole.
Countable when referring to the position in a sequence (the tenth person). Uncountable when referring to a fractional amount of a mass (a tenth of the water).