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Coming after ninety-nine others. Also: One of 100 equal parts of something.

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Usage examples (36)
  • I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right.
  • I mean upper 1 percent, or what's called the hundredth percentile on intelligence tests.
  • "You'll find me that hundredth one," said Percival.
  • He remained active until nearly his hundredth birthday.
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