Four fifths of French were frankly illiterate towards 1685.
Source: tatoeba (407588)
Fifths
Synonyms for "fifths" (8 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
fifthfifth interval
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
fifth partfive part
Related words (4)
Noun(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: fifth, fifth interval, fifth part, five part, fractional.
- Sentence evidence is available for fifths, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "fifths".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "fifths"
Keep "fifths" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "fifths" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "fifths", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "fifths" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
13 entriesaugmented fifthdiminished fifthfifths divisionfifths partitionfifths scalefour fifthsliter bottleone fifthperfect fifthpint bottlequart bottlethree fifthstwo fifths
Collocations
11 entriesfifths divisionfifths intervalfifths of a gallonfifths proportionfifths scalefour fifthsin fifthsone fifthperfect fifthsthree fifthstwo fifths
Inflections
2 entriesmore fifthsmost fifths
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole Number of free Persons, including those bound to Service for a Term of Years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other Persons.
Source: tatoeba (5971971)
This is the circle of fifths.
Source: tatoeba (5972709)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "fifths"?
Closest matches include fifth, fifth interval, fifth part, five part, fractional.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "fifths"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.