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twentieth
Adjective[C/U] Both
This term functions primarily as an ordinal marker, creating a precise point of reference within a linear sequence. It carries a sense of completion or a significant milestone, often used in historical contexts to define an entire era of human development.
Countable when referring to the ordinal position in a list (the twentieth person). Uncountable when referring to the mathematical fraction of a whole (a twentieth of the cake).