Time Measurement Terms

noun The word 'fifth' can also be a noun, referring to one of five equal parts of a whole.

adjective The word 'fifth' is an adjective that describes something that comes after the fourth in a series.

• The fifth chapter of the book discusses the impact of globalization on the economy.
• I'll meet you at the fifth street corner for lunch.
• Let's skip the first four levels and jump straight to the fifth.
• She always comes in fifth place in the race, but she never gives up trying.

adjective relating to or determined by the stars; astronomical

• Astrologers use the sidereal zodiac to calculate the position of stars and planets.
• I read my horoscope based on the sidereal zodiac and it was surprisingly accurate.
• Let's check out our sidereal compatibility before going on a date.
• The artist's mind wandered through a sidereal landscape of creativity.