145th
Definition
- Adjective:
- Constituting number one hundred forty-five in a sequence: "145th" is an ordinal numeral that denotes the position corresponding to the number 145 in an ordered list or series.
Usage
- The word "145th" is used exclusively as an adjective to indicate rank, order, or position in a sequence. It follows the subject it modifies.
- Example Structure: (e.g., the 145th day) or (e.g., a 145th anniversary).
Examples
- Adjective:
- She finished in 145th place in the marathon.
- This year marks the 145th anniversary of the university's founding.
- He is the 145th person to hold this title.
Advanced Usage
- "the 145th" as a nominal adjective: When the noun is implied or previously stated, "the 145th" can function like a noun phrase.
- Out of hundreds of contestants, she was the 145th. (Here, "contestant" or "person" is implied.)
Variants and Related Words
- One hundred forty-fifth: The written-out form of the ordinal number.
- 145: The cardinal number (one hundred forty-five).
- 144th: The ordinal number preceding 145th (one hundred forty-fourth).
- 146th: The ordinal number following 145th (one hundred forty-sixth).
Synonyms
- One hundred forty-fifth: The formal, written equivalent.
Notes on Meaning
- The word "145th" has a single, precise numerical meaning related to sequence. It does not have idiomatic uses or phrasal verbs. Its function is purely to specify order within a series.
Adjective
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the ordinal number of one hundred forty-five in counting order
