72
Definition
- Adjective:
- Being two more than seventy: The number 72; the cardinal numeral that follows seventy-one and precedes seventy-three.
Usage
- As an adjective: Used to describe a quantity of exactly seventy-two items, units, or individuals.
- The recipe calls for 72 chocolate chips.
- There are 72 hours in three days.
Advanced Usage
- In mathematics: Often used in calculations, sequences, and measurements.
- 72 is a pronic number, as it is the product of 8 and 9.
- The rule of 72 is a simplified way to estimate the number of years required to double an investment.
- In cultural or historical contexts: Can reference specific years, model numbers, or quantities.
- The artist released 72 limited edition prints.
Variants and Related Words
- Seventy-two: The standard written and spoken form of the number.
- LXXII: The Roman numeral representation for 72.
- Seventy-second: The ordinal form (72nd), used to indicate position in a sequence.
Synonyms
- LXXII (Roman numeral equivalent).
- Seventy-two (the standard synonym).
Related Phrases and Idioms
- The 72 Names of God: A concept in Kabbalistic tradition.
- Rule of 72: A financial rule of thumb for estimating doubling time.
- 72 dpi/ppi: A common resolution measurement in digital imaging (dots/pixels per inch).
Adjective
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being two more than seventy
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