Definition

1. 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

1. the ordinal number of eighty-five in counting order