n. & adj.
--n.
1. the position in a sequence corresponding to the number 10 in the sequence 1-10.
2 something occupying this position.
3 one of ten equal parts of a thing.
4 Mus. a an interval or chord spanning an octave and a third in the diatonic scale. b a note separated from another by this interval.
--adj. that is the tenth.
Phrases and idioms:
tenth-rate of extremely poor quality.
Derivatives:
tenthly adv.
Etymology: ME tenthe, alt. of OE teogotha