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fifthly

fifthly

1 5.1
To give the next point after four others in a list
  • adverb
  • /ˈfɪfθli/
  • Formal
: quinto
  • Fifthly:

Examples

  • Fifthly, videotapes emphasizing desired criteria in vocational education may be viewed by instructors with the intent of improving the curriculum.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Fifthly, we need to address the environmental impact of our actions in this report.

  • Fifthly, just before handing over possession, take a significant sum as a security deposit, such as the initial month's rent.

    Blog text (4)
  • Fifthly, the CPC 2015 does not provide for solutions in case community reconciliation is unsuccessful or there is a failure in implementing the agreement.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Fifthly, I think a golden opportunity to see Sam and Dean through outsider POV was completely lost here.

    Blog text (20)
  • And fifthly, we have the most military forts and guns in every household, so until you know a bit more, speak a little less, you sav.

    Blog text (24)
  • Fifthly, iPhones and iPods and stuff are uniform, meaning there's only one of them.

    Blog text (15)
  • Fifthly, Luna's "I wish!" and uncontrollable giggling were hilarious.

    Blog text (27)
  • "Fifthly, it would be noticed that the Messianic doctrine is a later development of the old prophecies concerning the Last Prophet of Allah, as foretold by Jacob and other prophets.

    Blog text (27)
  • Fifthly, the cutoff or reduction of Gulf foreign aid could lead to the radicalization of popular sentiments in Jordan, a development, if it were to occur, that could destabilize the functioning of governmental institutions.

    Academic text (1993)

Surface Forms

fifthly positive

Morphology

fifthly = fifth (transparent) = fifth + ly

Standard adverb formation from the ordinal 'fifth' with the productive suffix '-ly', so the meaning 'in the fifth place' is directly derived.

Etymology

The word fifthly comes from the number five and the ending -ly that makes words into adverbs, so it literally meant 'in the fifth place'. That's why we use fifthly to introduce the fifth point when we list things.