Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Coming next after the one hundred and seventy-fourth in a series; being the ordinal number corresponding to one hundred seventy-five: This word indicates the position of an item in a sequence, specifically the position numbered 175.

Usage

• The word "175th" is used exclusively as an ordinal adjective. It modifies a noun to specify its numerical order in a sequence.
• It is typically written with the numeral "175" followed by the ordinal suffix "-th" (e.g., 175th anniversary). In formal writing, it can also be spelled out as "one hundred and seventy-fifth."

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The town celebrated its 175th anniversary with a parade and a festival.
  • She finished in 175th place in the marathon, an impressive achievement among thousands of runners.
  • The 175th page of the manuscript contains a crucial diagram.

Advanced Usage

• In historical or commemorative contexts: Often used to mark significant anniversaries, editions, or iterations.
  • The university is preparing for its 175th commencement ceremony this spring.
• In competitive rankings: Commonly used to specify a competitor's finishing position in a large field.
  • The driver qualified in the 175th position for the historic race.

Variants and Related Words

• One hundred and seventy-fifth: The fully written-out form of the ordinal number.
• 175: The cardinal number (one hundred seventy-five), which denotes quantity rather than order.

Synonyms

• One hundred and seventy-fifth: The literal synonym, though it is the same term written in full.

Notes

• As a numerical ordinal, "175th" does not have associated idioms or phrasal verbs. Its usage is strictly for denoting numerical sequence.

Adjective

1. the ordinal number of one hundred seventy-five in counting order