Fifty Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (2024)

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Definitions of 50. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five. synonyms: L, fifty. type of: large integer. an integer equal to or greater than ten.

1. : in or to a degree or quantity that satisfies or that is sufficient or necessary for satisfaction : sufficiently. 2.

the decade (= period of ten years) between 50 and 59 in any century, usually 1950–1959: in the fifties Rock and roll first became popular in the fifties. Describing age & birthdays. advanced. age.

1. : number 51 in a countable series. 2. : the quotient of a unit divided by 51 : one of 51 equal parts of something. one fifty-first of the total.

We generally write numbers in words using the English alphabet. Thus, we can read 50 in English as “Fifty”.

The phrase 5150 (pronounced "fifty-one fifty") has been used for sometime now across the nation to refer to the action of a doctor, mental health professional, police officer, or even a family member, involuntarily committing someone to a mental health treatment facility.

/ɪˈnʌf/ ​used before plural or uncountable nouns to mean 'as many or as much as somebody needs or wants' synonym sufficient. Have you made enough copies? Is there enough room for me?

(set phrase) The minimum amount necessary for something.

idiom. Add to word list Add to word list. correct or accurate but not completely explaining something: It's true enough that he had doubts about the project, but we have to look further to understand why he resigned.

The angel number 50 is a powerful symbol of divine guidance and spiritual growth, manifesting the perfect combination of both numerology symbolism and angelic wisdom. It's an omen that encourages us to break free from outdated patterns and create new possibilities for ourselves.

What happens in your 50s? ›

What's happening. With age, bones tend to shrink in size and density, weakening them and making them more susceptible to fracture. You might even become a bit shorter. Muscles generally lose strength, endurance and flexibility — factors that can affect your coordination, stability and balance.

Definitions of fifty-five. adjective. being five more than fifty. synonyms: 55, lv cardinal. being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order.

go fifty-fifty (on), to share equally in the cost, responsibility, or profits (of ): We went fifty-fifty on the dinner check.

Etymology. From Middle English fifty, from Old English fīftiġ, from Proto-Germanic *fimf tigiwiz (“five tens”).

The 50th birthday is a significant milestone that symbolizes half a century of life experiences, achievements, and personal growth. It often represents wisdom gained through years of learning and may be celebrated with a golden theme to signify the Golden Anniversary of one's birth.