ninety-sixth

[ nahyn-tee-siksth ]

/ ˈnaɪn tiˈsɪksθ /

adjective

next after the ninety-fifth; being the ordinal number for 96.

being one of 96 equal parts.

noun

a ninety-sixth part, especially of one (1/96).

the ninety-sixth member of a series.

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weal

well-being, prosperity, or happiness.

the intervening time.

a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.

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Words nearby ninety-sixth

ninety-one, ninety-second, ninety-seven, ninety-seventh, ninety-six, ninety-sixth, ninety-third, ninety-three, ninety-two, nineveh, ninevite

Example sentences from the Web for ninety-sixth

Ninety-Sixth Street marks the first delay of the trip, the cause of which is lost in a garbled announcement from the conductor.
Leaky Ceilings, Catcalls, and Uncaged Pythons: 4 Hours on NYC’s Worst Subway|Kevin Zawacki|August 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Blue Prince, who is now leading, approaches the ninety-sixth milestone.
If I May|A. A. Milne
Its confluence with the Red is between the ninety-sixth and ninety-seventh meridians.
Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume XVI|Various
The rest of the regiment quickly followed; then came the Ninety-sixth Illinois.
The Civil War Through the Camera|Henry W. (Henry William) Elson

I determined to stop proceedings in Ninety-sixth Street, if such a thing were possible.
Cupid's Middleman|Edward B. Lent
Just above Belvidere are the two reservoirs of the water works, extending as far north as Ninety-sixth street.
Peculiarities of American Cities|Willard Glazier

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