Definition

Adjective The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number forty-seven (47). It denotes position or order in a sequence, specifically the position following the 46th and preceding the 48th.

Usage

The word '47th' is used attributively, typically before a noun, to indicate something's place in an ordered series.

Examples

• She finished in 47th place in the marathon.
• This is the 47th anniversary of the company's founding.
• The 47th chapter of the book is the most exciting.
• He is the 47th person to hold this office.

Advanced Usage

• As a nominal adjective: When the noun is implied or previously stated, '47th' can function alone.
  • "Out of fifty runners, she came in 47th."
• In formal titles: Used in the names of political districts, legislative bodies, or historical periods.
  • The 47th Parallel serves as a portion of the border between the United States and Canada.

Variants and Related Words

• Forty-seventh: The word form of the ordinal number, used in more formal or literary contexts.
  • "Her forty-seventh birthday was a quiet celebration."

Synonyms

• Forty-seventh

Notes

• '47th' is the standard numerical representation of the ordinal. The suffix "-th" is used for most ordinal numbers ending in seven (7th, 17th, 27th, etc.).
• It follows the same grammatical rules as other ordinal numbers (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd).

Adjective

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