noun one of eight equal parts of a whole; an eighth part
adjective referring to the position or rank in a sequence that is number eight
In music theory, an eighth note is a note played for half the duration of a quarter note.
The eighth number in a sequence is typically denoted as 8.
When learning about fractions, students may encounter the concept of one-eighth, which represents one part out of eight equal parts.
In sports competitions, an athlete finishing in eighth place is often referred to as coming in 'eighth'.
The eighth hour of the day is 8:00 AM or PM, depending on the context.
In the world of literature, 'eighth' may be used to describe the eighth book in a series or the eighth chapter in a novel.
Psychologists may use 'eighth' when referring to the eighth stage of development in Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, which is 'Integrity vs. Despair'.