9 adj 1: denoting a quantity consisting of one more than eight and one less than ten [syn: {nine}, {9}, {ix}] n 1: the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one [syn: {nine}, {9}, {IX}, {niner}, {Nina from Carolina}, {ennead}]
9 \9\ adj. 1. one more than eight and one less than ten; denoting a quantity consisting of nine items or units; -- representing the number nine as an Arabic numeral. Syn: nine, ix [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]