15
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Definition
- Noun:
- The cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one: The natural number following 14 and preceding 16. It is represented by the Arabic numeral 15 or the Roman numeral XV.
- Adjective:
- Being one more than fourteen: Describing a quantity of exactly fifteen items or units.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The number 15 is written as "fifteen".
- She scored 15 out of 20 on the quiz.
- Adjective:
- There are fifteen students in the classroom.
- He will be fifteen years old next month.
Advanced Usage
- As a symbolic representation: The number 15 can symbolize specific concepts, such as a quinceañera (a celebration of a girl's 15th birthday in some Latin American cultures) or a rugby team (which has 15 players on the field).
- In rugby union, a full team consists of fifteen players.
Variants and Related Words
- Fifteenth (adj, n): Constituting number fifteen in a sequence; the item in position number 15.
- This is the fifteenth time I've called you. (Adjective)
- Her birthday is on the fifteenth of May. (Noun)
- Fifteenfold (adj, adv): Fifteen times as great or as numerous; by fifteen times.
- A fifteenfold increase. (Adjective)
Synonyms
- Cardinal number: A number used in counting (e.g., one, two, three... fifteen).
- XV: The Roman numeral for 15.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Fifteen minutes of fame: A short period of widespread publicity or attention, based on Andy Warhol's statement, "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes."
- The viral video gave him his fifteen minutes of fame.
- Ten-fifteen (10-15): In some law enforcement codes (e.g., the ten-code), this can mean "prisoner in custody," though codes vary by region.
- The officer radioed, "We have a 10-15."
Adjective
- being one more than fourteen
Noun
- the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one