n1th

n1th is a nonstandard term encountered in some mathematical texts and programming discussions to denote a variant of the standard nth element operator. It is not part of formal mathematics and has no universal definition; its meaning depends on the context in which it appears.

Origin and notation: The form 'n1th' combines the position indicator n with the digit 1 before the suffix th, producing a stylized spelling that some readers interpret as 'n-one-th'.

Usage and interpretation: In practice, n1th is used in niche literature or code to distinguish between indexing schemes or to label a specific variant of an element selection. Some authors treat it as equivalent to nth, others assign it a distinct meaning within a given project.

Examples and limitations: Because there is no standard definition, readers should rely on the local context or documentation to determine what n1th means in a particular text.

See also: nth, indexing, ordinal numbers, data structure indexing.