86
Definition
- Adjective:
- Being six more than eighty: The number 86, represented in numerals, is the natural number that follows 85 and precedes 87. It is an even number and an integer.
Usage
- Adjective: Used to denote the specific quantity or position of eighty-six items or units.
- The recipe calls for eighty-six chocolate chips.
- She finished in eighty-sixth place in the marathon.
Advanced Usage
- As a numeral in sequences: Often used in formal or technical contexts to label items, such as versions, models, or positions.
- Please refer to section eighty-six of the manual.
- The historic Route 86 runs through the state.
Variants and Related Words
- Eighty-sixth (adj., n.): The ordinal form corresponding to the number 86.
- This is the eighty-sixth edition of the annual report.
- LXXXVI: The Roman numeral representation for 86.
Synonyms
- Four score and six: An archaic term meaning eighty-six.
- LXXXVI: The Roman numeral equivalent.
Notes on Different Meanings
- Important Distinction: The word "eighty-six" as a standalone adjective (meaning the number 86) is distinct from the slang verb "to eighty-six" (meaning to eject, refuse service, or get rid of something). This entry defines only the numerical adjective. The slang usage is a separate lexical item.
Adjective
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being six more than eighty
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