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tenth part

/ˈtɛnθ pɑːrt/

Tradução: Expressão arcaica ou bíblica que significa dízimo ou uma décima parte de algo, geralmente da renda ou da colheita, entregue como oferta religiosa ou imposto.

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/ˈtɛnθ pɑːrt/C1formalobsoleto
  • ptExpressão arcaica ou bíblica que significa dízimo ou uma décima parte de algo, geralmente da renda ou da colheita, entregue como oferta religiosa ou imposto.

An archaic or biblical expression meaning a tithe or one-tenth portion of something, typically income or produce, given as a religious offering or tax.

  1. One of ten equal partsA2formal

    A fraction equal to one divided by ten; 1/10.

    ptDécima parte

    • He gave a tenth part of his income to charity.
    • The recipe calls for a tenth part of a cup of sugar.
    • Only a tenth part of the population lives in that region.
  2. TitheB2formalbritish

    A historical or religious tax of one-tenth of one's income or produce, paid to support a church or clergy.

    ptDízimo

    • In medieval times, farmers paid a tenth part of their harvest to the church.
    • The law required a tenth part of all earnings to be given as a tithe.
    • He considered the tenth part a sacred obligation.