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fourth
CIDE DICTIONARY
fourth, a. [OE. fourthe, ferthe, feorthe, AS. feór, fr. feówer four.].
- Next in order after the third; the ordinal of four. [1913 Webster]
- Forming one of four equal parts into which anything may be divided. [1913 Webster]
fourth, n.
- One of four equal parts into which one whole may be divided; the quotient of a unit divided by four. [1913 Webster]
- The interval of two tones and a semitone, embracing four diatonic degrees of the scale; the subdominant of any key. [1913 Webster]
- One coming next in order after the third. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
fourth, n. & adj.
--n.
1 the position in a sequence corresponding to that of the number 4 in the sequence 1-4.
2 something occupying this position.
3 the fourth person etc. in a race or competition.
4 each of four equal parts of a thing; a quarter.
5 the fourth (and often highest) in a sequence of gears.
6 Mus. a an interval or chord spanning four consecutive notes in the diatonic scale (e.g. C to F). b a note separated from another by this interval.
--adj. that is the fourth.
--n.
1 the position in a sequence corresponding to that of the number 4 in the sequence 1-4.
2 something occupying this position.
3 the fourth person etc. in a race or competition.
4 each of four equal parts of a thing; a quarter.
5 the fourth (and often highest) in a sequence of gears.
6 Mus. a an interval or chord spanning four consecutive notes in the diatonic scale (e.g. C to F). b a note separated from another by this interval.
--adj. that is the fourth.
Idiom
fourth dimension
1 a postulated dimension additional to those determining area and volume.
2 time regarded as equivalent to linear dimensions. fourth estate joc. the press; journalism.
1 a postulated dimension additional to those determining area and volume.
2 time regarded as equivalent to linear dimensions. fourth estate joc. the press; journalism.
Derivative
fourthly adv.
Etymology
OE feortha, feowertha f. Gmc
THESAURUS
fourth
consecutive intervals, degree, diapason, diatessaron, diatonic interval, diatonic semitone, enharmonic diesis, enharmonic interval, farthing, fifth, fourth part, half step, halftone, interval, less semitone, melodic interval, note, octave, one-fourth, parallel octaves, quart, quarter, quartern, quarto, second, semitone, seventh, sixth, step, third, tone, twenty-five cents, twenty-five percent, two bits, unison interval, whole stepROGET THESAURUS
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Quadruplication
N quadruplication, fourfold, four times, quadrable, quadrumanous, quadruple, quadruplicate, quadrible, fourth, quadrifoliate, quadrifoliolate, quadrigeminal, quadrigeminate, quadriplanar, quadriserial, four times, in the fourth place, fourthly.Quadrisection
N quadrisection, quadripartition, quartering, fourth, quart, quarter, quartern, farthing, fourthing, quadrant, quartered, quadrifid, quadripartite, rectangular.Concord
N concord, accord, harmony, symphony, homologue, agreement, sympathy, empathy, response, union, unison, unity, bonds of harmony, peace, unanimity, league, happy family, rapprochement, reunion, amity, alliance, entente cordiale, good understanding, conciliation, peacemaker, intercessor, mediator, concordant, congenial, agreeing, in accord, harmonious, united, cemented, banded together, allied, friendly, fraternal, conciliatory, at one with, of one mind, at peace, in still water, tranquil, with one voice, in concert with, hand in hand, on one's side, commune periculum concordiam parit, melody concord, melody, rhythm, measure, rhyme, pitch, timbre, intonation, tone, scale, gamut, diapason, diatonic chromatic scale, enharmonic scale, key, clef, chords, modulation, temperament, syncope, syncopation, preparation, suspension, resolution, staff, stave, line, space, brace, bar, rest, appoggiato, appoggiatura, acciaccatura, note, musical note, notes of a scale, sharp, flat, natural, high note, low note, interval, semitone, second, third, fourth, diatessaron, breve, semibreve, minim, crotchet, quaver, semiquaver, demisemiquaver, hemidemisemiquaver, sustained note, drone, burden, tonic, key note, leading note, fundamental note, supertonic, mediant, dominant, submediant, subdominant, octave, tetrachord, major key, minor key, major scale, minor scale, major mode, minor mode, passage, phrase, concord, harmony, emmeleia, unison, unisonance, chime, homophony, euphony, euphonism, tonality, consonance, consent, part, harmony, harmonics, thorough-bass, fundamental-bass, counterpoint, faburden, piece of music, composer, harmonist, contrapuntist (musician), harmonious, harmonical, in concord, in tune, in concert, unisonant, concentual, symphonizing, isotonic, homophonous, assonant, ariose, consonant, measured, rhythmical, diatonic, chromatic, enharmonic, melodious, musical, melic, tuneful, tunable, sweet, dulcet, canorous, mellow, mellifluous, soft, clear, clear as a bell, silvery, euphonious, euphonic, euphonical, symphonious, enchanting fine-toned, full-toned, silver-toned, harmoniously, in harmony, as one, the hidden soul of harmony.For further exploring for "fourth" in Webster Dictionary Online
