clx
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Being ten more than one hundred fifty: The word "clx" is a Roman numeral representing the cardinal number one hundred sixty (160). It is used as an adjective to describe a quantity that is exactly ten units greater than one hundred fifty.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The manuscript was dated clx A.D. (The manuscript was dated 160 A.D.)
- Chapter clx begins on page 300. (Chapter 160 begins on page 300.)
Advanced Usage
- In historical or formal contexts: "clx" is primarily used in specific contexts where Roman numerals are conventional, such as in the numbering of book chapters, monarchs, historical dates, or formal event sequences (e.g., Super Bowl clx).
- Pope Pius clx served in the 18th century.
- The copyright year is listed as MDCCCLX (1860).
Variants and Related Words
- 160: The Arabic numeral equivalent.
- One hundred sixty: The word form equivalent.
- CXLX: An incorrect variant; the correct Roman numeral for 160 is "CLX," where C=100, L=50, X=10.
- Roman numeral: The system of numerical notation used.
Synonyms
- One hundred sixty
- 160
Notes on Usage
- Style: The use of "clx" (or "CLX") is largely confined to decorative, traditional, or specific typographic contexts. In most modern writing, the Arabic numeral "160" is preferred for clarity.
- Capitalization: It can be written in uppercase (CLX) or lowercase (clx). Uppercase is more common in formal inscriptions.
- Not a Phrasal Verb or Idiom: "clx" does not form phrasal verbs or idioms. It functions solely as a numeral adjective.
Adjective
- being ten more than one hundred fifty