eighth

num. coming after the seventh and before the ninth.

num. the ordinal number matching the cardinal number eight in a sequence.

“This is the eighth time I have tried to call the bank today.”

“The eighth chapter provides a comprehensive summary of the research findings, bridging the gap between the initial hypothesis and the final data analysis.”

n. one of eight equal parts of a whole.

n. one of eight equal parts into which something is or may be divided.

“He cut the pizza into slices, and I ate an eighth of it.”

“The carpenter carefully measured an eighth of an inch to ensure the cabinet door would close perfectly against the frame.”

n. the distance between one musical note and the next note with the same name.

n. an interval of an octave, representing the distance between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.

“The singer struggled to reach the high note an eighth above the melody.”

“The composition requires the pianist to play a series of rapid eighths, demanding significant finger strength and precise timing.”

n. a small amount of a drug, usually weighing about 3.5 grams.

n. a unit of measurement for illicit drugs, specifically one-eighth of an ounce.

“He was arrested for carrying an eighth of cannabis in his pocket.”

“The dealer was known for selling an eighth at a higher price than the market average, claiming his product was of superior quality.”

Slang

v. to divide something into eight parts.

v. to divide a quantity or object by eight. Transitive use.

“The total cost was eighthed so that each partner paid an equal share.”

“In this specific calculation, the initial value must be eighthed before the final coefficient is applied to the result.”

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