Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Being one more than two: The word "iii" functions as an adjective to describe a quantity that is exactly three. It is a numeric or quantitative descriptor.

2. Noun:

   • The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one: The word "iii" represents the abstract concept or the symbol for the number three.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The recipe requires iii eggs. (The recipe requires three eggs.)
  • She has iii brothers. (She has three brothers.)

• Noun:

  • The number on the door was iii. (The number on the door was three.)
  • Divide the total by iii. (Divide the total by three.)

Advanced Usage

• In formal or specialized contexts: The form "iii" is a Roman numeral representation of the number 3. It is often used in outlines, clock faces, book prefaces, and monarchical titles.
  • Chapter iii discusses the main findings. (Chapter three discusses the main findings.)
  • King Louis iii ruled in the 10th century. (King Louis the Third ruled in the 10th century.)

Variants and Related Words

• Three (adj, n): The standard Arabic numeral and word for the quantity 3. This is the most common equivalent.
  • I have three apples.
• Third (adj, n): The ordinal form, indicating position in a sequence.
  • She finished in third place.
• Triple (adj, v): Consisting of three parts or multiplied by three.
  • A triple scoop of ice cream.

Synonyms

• Trio: A group or set of three people or things.
• Triad: A group of three connected people or things.
• Threesome: A group of three people.

Related Phrases

• Rule of three: A writing principle that suggests things that come in threes are inherently more satisfying and effective.
  • The story used the rule of three for comedic effect.
• Third time's the charm: An idiom expressing that after two failures, success is likely on the third attempt.
  • I failed the test twice, but third time's the charm!

Adjective

1. being one more than two

Noun

1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one