ordinal number

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a number that shows the order of something in a series, such as 'first', 'second', or 'third'

ordinalADJECTIVE + NOUN

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number

Examples (10)

  • A first and second are examples of ordinal numbers.
  • Understanding ordinal numbers helps describe the position of items in a series.
  • Children often learn ordinal numbers like "first," "second," and "third" at an early age.
  • The ordinal number "tenth" signifies the position after "ninth."
  • When writing dates, it's common to use ordinal numbers (e.g., "January 1st").
  • Grammarians differentiate between cardinal numbers and ordinal numbers.
  • Can you correctly identify the ordinal number in the sentence, "He came in third place"?
  • The ordinal numbers are essential for ranking and ordering lists.
  • Many languages have specific forms for ordinal numbers that differ from their cardinal counterparts.
  • The system uses ordinal numbers to label the steps of the process.