Definition

Adjective The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number forty-four (44). It denotes position or order in a sequence, specifically the position following the 43rd and preceding the 45th.

Usage

The word "44th" is used attributively before a noun to indicate its place in a series.

Examples

• She finished in 44th place in the marathon.
• The 44th President of the United States was Barack Obama.
• We are celebrating the company's 44th anniversary this year.
• Please turn to the 44th page in your textbook.

Advanced Usage

• As a nominal adjective: When the noun is implied or previously stated, "44th" can function alone.
  • "He was the 44th to arrive." (Here, "person" or "one" is implied.)

Variants and Related Words

• Forty-fourth: The word form of the ordinal number, often used in more formal writing.
  • The forty-fourth chapter of the book is the most exciting.
• 44: The cardinal number.
• Ordinal number: The general class of numbers indicating position (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd... 44th).

Synonyms

• Forty-fourth

Notes

• "44th" is the standard numerical abbreviation for the ordinal adjective "forty-fourth."
• It follows the consistent pattern for forming English ordinals: add "-th" to the cardinal number (four, fourth; forty-four, forty-fourth). Exceptions include 1st (first), 2nd (second), 3rd (third).

Adjective

1. the ordinal number of forty-four in counting order