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eighthly
This term is used exclusively for sequencing a long list of arguments, points, or steps. It is highly formal and relatively rare in spoken English, appearing primarily in legal documents, academic treatises, or exhaustive technical reports where a precise numerical order is required to maintain clarity.
Because it is an ordinal adverb, it functions as a transition marker. Using it in casual conversation often sounds overly stiff or pedantic; in most everyday contexts, speakers prefer "and finally" or "lastly" once a list exceeds three or four items.
Meanings
Examples
Eighthly, we must consider the environmental impact of the new factory.
Eighthly, the defendant failed to provide a valid alibi for the night in question.
And eighthly, you must remember to lock the gate behind you.
Eighthly, the treaty outlines the specific boundaries of the demilitarized zone.
Eighthly, I believe that the current tax laws are outdated.
Eighthly, the patient reported a slight tingling sensation in the fingertips.
Eighthly, let us examine the role of the nobility in the late empire.
Eighthly, you need to submit your final thesis by Friday afternoon.