Ordinal: meaning, definitions and examples
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ordinal
[ หษหrdษชnษl ]
numbering order
The term 'ordinal' refers to a type of number that indicates the position or order of elements within a sequence. Ordinal numbers are typically used to denote rank, such as first, second, third, and so on. They help to convey the order of items without providing any information about the quantity. Ordinals are foundational in various fields, including mathematics, linguistics, and everyday usage, where organization by order is required.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She finished in third place in the race.
- This is my second attempt at the exam.
- My first job was at a small cafรฉ.
- He is the fifth person to arrive at the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "ordinal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ordinal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคฎเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช ordinal
๐ฎ๐ฉ ordinal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพััะดะบะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ porzฤ dkowy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบๆฐ
๐ซ๐ท ordinal
๐ช๐ธ ordinal
๐น๐ท sฤฑralฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฑุชูุจู
๐จ๐ฟ ลadovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ poradovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅบๆฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ ordinalni
๐ฎ๐ธ raรฐtala
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ordinal
๐ฒ๐ฝ ordinal
Etymology
The word 'ordinal' originates from the Latin term 'ordinalis,' which means 'of order.' The Latin root is derived from 'ordo,' meaning 'order.' The use of ordinal numbers dates back to ancient civilizations, where it was important to differentiate between the ranks of individuals and items. In English, the term began to be used in the 14th century, primarily in mathematical contexts. Today, ordinals are crucial not only in mathematics but also in language and various forms of measurement, helping to clarify positions and sequences in both abstract and practical applications.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,690, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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