sixteen
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
The cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
sɪksˈtin
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Definition
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noun
The cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
adjective
Being one more than fifteen
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: The cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
Used this way, sixteen is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “My little brother just turned sixteen yesterday, and he's very excited.”noun
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A self-report personality inventory developed by Raymond B. Cattell to measure the 16 personality dimensions that emerged from his factor analysis of a wide range of traits.
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One part in sixteen equal parts.
One part in sixteen equal parts.
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