clv
Definition
- Adjective:
- Being five more than one hundred fifty: The word "clv" is a Roman numeral representing the cardinal number 155. It is used to denote a quantity that is exactly 155.
Usage
- "Clv" is a specific notation. It is primarily used in formal, historical, or stylistic contexts where Roman numerals are preferred, such as in copyright years, monarch names, or numbered lists. It is not used in everyday speech or standard writing for the number 155; the Arabic numeral "155" is standard.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The manuscript was dated CLV years after the founding of the city. (The manuscript was dated 155 years after the founding of the city.)
- He is the CLVth person to hold this title. (He is the 155th person to hold this title.)
Advanced Usage
- In sequences and lists: Roman numerals like "clv" are often used for pagination in prefaces or introductory material of books.
- See appendix, page clv.
- For historical periods or events: Used to label centuries, popes, or kings.
- Pope Clement CLV (though this is a hypothetical example, as no Pope Clement numbered 155 exists).
Variants and Related Words
- 155 (Cardinal number): The standard Arabic numeral representation.
- One hundred fifty-five (Cardinal number): The word form.
- CLV (Adjective): The uppercase form, which is more common in formal use.
- clv (Adjective): The lowercase form.
Synonyms
- One hundred fifty-five: The verbal equivalent.
- 155: The standard numerical equivalent.
Notes
- "Clv" is not a word in the conventional sense but a numeral in the Roman numeral system. Its explanation pertains solely to its function as a number symbol.
- It follows Roman numeral rules: C=100, L=50, V=5. Therefore, CLV = 100 + 50 + 5 = 155.
- It does not have phrasal verbs, idioms, or different parts of speech. Its sole function is as a numerical adjective.
Adjective
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being five more than one hundred fifty