sixteen

/ˌˈsɪkˌˈstin/
/sɪksˈtin/
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Other forms: sixteens

Definitions of sixteen
  1. noun
    the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
    synonyms: 16, XVI
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    type of:
    large integer
    an integer equal to or greater than ten
  2. adjective
    being one more than fifteen
    synonyms: 16, xvi
    cardinal
    being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
Pronunciation
US
/ˌˈsɪkˌˈstin/
UK
/sɪksˈtin/
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