Twentieth Century

Pronunciation: /ˈtwɛn.tiəθ ˈsɛn.tʃəri/

Definitions of twentieth century

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Century' is a noun because it refers to a period of one hundred years.

Example Sentences

A1 The twentieth century was a time of great technological advancements.

A2 Many important historical events took place during the twentieth century.

B1 The twentieth century saw significant changes in social norms and values.

B2 Art movements such as Cubism and Surrealism emerged in the twentieth century.

C1 The twentieth century marked a period of rapid globalization and industrialization.

C2 The twentieth century witnessed the rise of totalitarian regimes and the devastation of two world wars.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'twentieth' is an adjective that describes the century as being the twentieth in order.

Example Sentences

A1 My grandparents were born in the twentieth century.

A2 The invention of the airplane was a major development in the twentieth century.

B1 Many scientific advancements took place in the twentieth century.

B2 Art movements such as Abstract Expressionism emerged in the twentieth century.

C1 The twentieth century saw significant progress in technology and communication.

C2 Literature in the twentieth century reflected the changing social and political landscape.

Examples of twentieth century in a Sentence

formal The invention of the internet revolutionized communication in the twentieth century.

informal People in the twentieth century were amazed by the first television broadcasts.

slang Back in the day, the twentieth century was lit with all the new technology.

figurative The twentieth century was a turning point in human history, marking significant advancements in various fields.

Grammatical Forms of twentieth century

• plural: twentieth centuries
• comparative: more twentieth century
• superlative: most twentieth century
• present tense: twentieth century
• future tense: will be twentieth century
• perfect tense: has been twentieth century
• continuous tense: being twentieth century
• singular: twentieth century
• positive degree: twentieth century
• infinitive: to be twentieth century
• gerund: being twentieth century
• participle: twentieth century

Origin and Evolution of twentieth century

First Known Use: 1901 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'twentieth century' originated as a way to refer to the period of time from 1901 to 2000.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the specific century in the Gregorian calendar, the term 'twentieth century' has evolved to symbolize modernity, progress, and the rapid advancements in technology and society that occurred during that time period.