85th
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Coming next after the eighty-fourth and just before the eighty-sixth in position or order; being the ordinal form of the number eighty-five. This word indicates the numerical sequence or rank of something in a series.
Usage
- The adjective '85th' is used to denote the position of an item in an ordered sequence. It follows the 84th and precedes the 86th.
- It is typically written with the numeral ("85th") in most contexts, though it can be spelled out as "eighty-fifth" in formal writing.
- It functions as a determiner before a noun (e.g., the 85th anniversary) or as a predicate adjective (e.g., He finished 85th).
Examples
As a determiner before a noun:
- She celebrated her 85th birthday with a large party.
- The 85th edition of the annual conference will be held virtually.
- They live on the 85th floor of the skyscraper.
As a predicate adjective or in a sequence:
- In the marathon, he placed 85th overall.
- This chapter is the 85th in the series.
Advanced Usage
- In historical or commemorative contexts: Used to mark specific iterations or anniversaries.
- The nation observed the 85th anniversary of its independence.
- In statistical or ranked lists: Denotes a precise rank in a large set.
- The company ranked 85th on the list of global innovators.
Variants and Related Words
- Eighty-fifth: The spelled-out, non-numeral form of the ordinal number. It is synonymous and used in more formal prose.
- The eighty-fifth contestant gave a stunning performance.
Synonyms
- Eighty-fifth: The literal synonym, used interchangeably.
Notes on Meaning
- The word '85th' has a single, specific meaning related to numerical order. It does not have idiomatic meanings or phrasal verbs.
- It is part of a closed class of words (ordinal numbers) and its form changes systematically (e.g., 84th, 85th, 86th).
Adjective
- the ordinal number of eighty-five in counting order