101st
Definition
Adjective The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number one hundred one (101). It denotes position in a sequence, specifically the position following the 100th.
Usage
The word "101st" is used to indicate rank, order, or position in a series. It follows the standard pattern for forming ordinal numbers in English (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 101st).
Examples
- The 101st Airborne Division is a famous unit in the U.S. Army.
- She finished in 101st place in the marathon.
- This is the 101st edition of the annual conference.
- He was the 101st person to sign the petition.
Advanced Usage
- In Titles and Names: Often used in the official names of military units, legislative districts, or other formally numbered entities.
- The senator from the 101st district proposed a new bill.
- Figurative Use for "Introductory": In informal, often humorous contexts, "101" (pronounced "one-oh-one") can mean "basic" or "introductory" (e.g., "Economics 101"). The ordinal "101st" is not typically used in this figurative sense.
Variants and Related Words
- One hundred first: The written-out form of "101st".
- 101 (one hundred one): The cardinal number.
- 100th (hundredth): The ordinal number immediately preceding 101st.
- 102nd (one hundred second): The ordinal number immediately following 101st.
Synonyms
- Hundred-and-first (less common variant)
Notes
"101st" is pronounced "one hundred and first" or "one-oh-first." It is a compound ordinal numeral formed by combining the cardinal number "one hundred one" with the ordinal suffix "-st," which is used for numbers ending in 1 (except 11, which uses -th).
Adjective
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the ordinal number of one hundred one in counting order
