46th
Definition
- Adjective:
- Being the ordinal number corresponding to forty-six: "46th" indicates the position in a sequence that comes after the 45th and before the 47th item. It is the ordinal form of the cardinal number forty-six (46).
Usage
- The adjective "46th" is used to describe the rank or order of something in a series. It is typically placed before a noun or used after a linking verb like "was" or "is."
- It is commonly written with the numeral ("46th") in most contexts, though it can be spelled out as "forty-sixth" in formal writing.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She finished in 46th place in the marathon.
- This is the 46th edition of the annual conference.
- The 46th President of the United States was inaugurated in 2021.
Advanced Usage
- As part of a date: Used to denote the day of the month.
- The meeting is scheduled for May 46th. (Note: This is a grammatical example; May has only 31 days.)
- In fractions: The ordinal can be used to form fractional numbers.
- One forty-sixth of the total revenue was allocated to research. (1/46)
Variants and Related Words
- Forty-sixth: The written form of the ordinal number.
- 46: The cardinal number (forty-six).
- Ordinal number: The general class of numbers indicating position (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd... 46th).
Synonyms
- Forty-sixth: The literal synonym, spelled out.
Notes
- There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated directly with the ordinal number "46th." Its usage is purely functional to indicate sequence or position.
Adjective
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the ordinal number of forty-six in counting order
