Nineteen

Nineteen is the cardinal number that follows eighteen and precedes twenty. It represents the quantity of nine plus ten, often written as 19 in Arabic numerals and XIX in Roman numerals. As a number, nineteen can be associated with various concepts, including age, quantity, and order. In many cultures, it can hold symbolic meanings depending on historical contexts, beliefs and customs. It is a composite number, divisible by 1 and 19. In a sequence, it's a marker, a stepping stone to the next set of numbers, and in measurement, it signifies a certain specific amount.

Nineteen meaning with examples

• She turned nineteen years old last week and is celebrating her adulthood with her friends. She's now legally able to vote, and she is very excited. Her family bought her a car as a birthday present as it is time for her to move away to university. Now at nineteen, she's planning her future carefully and feels she has a great deal of options.
• The recipe called for nineteen eggs, which seemed like an excessive amount for a cake, but it turned out amazing! He had to make a second batch though. He carefully counted out each egg, making sure to not break any of them as they were so fragile. Then, using his favorite whisk, he set about preparing the batter, step by step.
• There were nineteen participants in the study, and they would all be asked to evaluate the new experimental drug. The scientists carefully recorded the outcomes, and analyzed their observations, to check the data. Each volunteer was given a questionnaire to see what their normal behavior patterns were, before beginning.
• The car's mileage was recorded at nineteen thousand miles. The mechanic carefully inspected the various features, including tire pressure and brake pads. He noticed an issue with the engine so he changed the filter. After the inspection he went on to provide the owner with recommendations for necessary maintenance.