One-millionth (Noun)
Meaning
One part in a million equal parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The chances of winning the lottery were one-millionth, but she still bought a ticket every week.
- The scientist carefully measured the one-millionth of a gram of the rare element needed for the experiment.
- The odds of being struck by lightning twice were less than one-millionth, but it had happened to a few unlucky people.
- The company's new policy was to donate one-millionth of its annual profits to charity, which was a significant increase from previous years.
- The astronomer calculated that the likelihood of a planet being in the exact right position to support life was only one-millionth.