hundredth

American  

[huhn-dridth, -dritth] / ˈhʌn drɪdθ, -drɪtθ /

adjective

1. next after the ninety-ninth; being the ordinal number for 100.

2. being one of 100 equal parts.

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noun

hundredths plural

1. a hundredth part, especially of one (1/100).

2. the hundredth member of a series.

3. Also called hundredth's place.  (in decimal notation) the position of the second digit to the right of the decimal point.

hundredth British  

/ ˈhʌndrədθ /

adjective

1. (usually prenominal)

   1. being the ordinal number of 100 in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc

   2. ( as noun )

      the hundredth in line

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noun

1. 1. one of 100 approximately equal parts of something

   2. ( as modifier )

      a hundredth part

2. one of 100 equal divisions of a particular scientific quantity

   centimetre

3. the fraction equal to one divided by 100 ( 1/ 100 )

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• hundredths
  plural

Etymology

Origin of hundredth

1250–1300; Middle English. See hundred, -th ²

Example Sentences

The metallic nanoparticles in Vienna achieved this benchmark in only about one hundredth of a second.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Investors benefit from fund companies competing for every hundredth of a percentage point, but should consider tax implications before switching funds for small gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Sir David Attenborough is launching what he says is one of the most important films of his career as he enters his hundredth year.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

Arrington won by one hundredth of a second in 10.32—the third-fastest ever at Arcadia.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2025

After what felt like my hundredth failed attempt at a backflip, I finally fell down and didn’t get back up.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi