LXXVIII
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Definition
Adjective: Being eight more than seventy; seventy-eight.
- This is a formal, written form of the number 78, often used in lists, sequences, or historical/legal documents. It is derived from Roman numerals (L = 50, XX = 20, VIII = 8).
Noun: The cardinal number that is the sum of seventy and eight; seventy-eight.
- This refers to the number 78 itself as a quantity or figure.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The manuscript is listed as volume lxxviii in the catalog.
- He finished in lxxviii place in the race.
- Noun:
- The total number of items was lxxviii.
- Lxxviii is written as 78 in Arabic numerals.
Advanced Usage
- In Sequencing: Commonly used for numbering chapters, volumes, monarchs, or popes (e.g., Pope John Paul , but a theoretical Pope John ).
- In Outlines: May appear in formal, multi-level outlines (e.g., I., A., 1., a., i., (1), (a), (i)).
Variants and Related Words
- 78: The standard Arabic numeral form.
- Seventy-eight: The standard word form.
- LXXVIII: The all-capitals variant of the Roman numeral.
Synonyms
- Seventy-eight
- 78
Notes
- lxxviii is a specific representation of a number. It does not have idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it.
- In modern, everyday contexts, the forms "seventy-eight" or "78" are almost always preferred. The Roman numeral form is primarily used in specific formal or traditional contexts.
Adjective
- being eight more than seventy
Noun
- the cardinal number that is the sum of seventy and eight