plural eighths
ˈāt(th)s
ˈāths
1
: one that is number eight in a series
the eighth of the month
see Table of Numbers
2
: one of eight equal parts of something
one eighth of a pie
an eighth of a pound
3
4
: octave
He contrasted himself with Elton John, who complained that his chubby hands could only reach an eighth, which was a hindrance to his piano technique (though clearly he overcame the problem).—Susan Wyndham
eighth
adjective or adverb
the eighth person in line
the country's eighth largest city
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“Eighth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eighth. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.
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