Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Being one hundred more than two hundred: The word "ccc" is a numeral adjective representing the cardinal number three hundred (300). It is a specific, formal, and less common way to denote this quantity, often used in specialized contexts like certain numbering systems or historical texts.

Usage

• As an adjective: "Ccc" is used attributively to describe a quantity of exactly three hundred. It is not typically used in everyday conversation but may appear in formal, technical, or historical documents.
  • The manuscript was dated to the year ccc. (The manuscript was dated to the year 300.)
  • The total force was estimated at ccc soldiers. (The total force was estimated at 300 soldiers.)

Advanced Usage

• In Roman numeral systems: While "ccc" is a recognized representation for 300, it is crucial to note that in the standard Roman numeral system, 300 is written as "CCC" (using capital letters). The lowercase "ccc" might be seen in informal or stylized contexts but is not the standard form.
  • The inscription read "Anno Domini ccc." (The inscription read "In the year of our Lord 300.")

Variants and Related Words

• CCC: The standard uppercase Roman numeral for three hundred.
• Three hundred: The standard English word and numeral for the quantity 300.
• Trecento: An Italian term, often used in art history, referring to the 1300s (the fourteenth century), which is related to the concept of three hundred (as in 1300).

Synonyms

• Three hundred: The direct and most common synonym.
• Three hundredfold: Meaning three hundred times as many or as great.
• Triple century: A descriptive phrase, especially in sports (like cricket) for a score of 300 runs.

Different Meanings

• As an abbreviation: In modern contexts, "CCC" can be an acronym for various organizations or terms (e.g., Civilian Conservation Corps, Commodity Credit Corporation). However, the lowercase "ccc" as a standalone word specifically denotes the numeral.

Related Phrases and Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using the numeral "ccc." It is a specific numeral and not typically used in figurative language.)

Adjective

1. being one hundred more than two hundred