clxxx
Definition
- Adjective:
- Being ten more than one hundred seventy: The word "clxxx" is a Roman numeral representing the cardinal number one hundred eighty (180). It is used to denote a quantity that is exactly ten units greater than one hundred seventy.
Usage
- As an adjective: "Clxxx" functions as a determiner or modifier before a noun to specify the exact number of items, or it can be used predicatively.
- The manuscript dates from the year clxxx. (The manuscript dates from the year 180.)
- The total number of pages is clxxx. (The total number of pages is 180.)
Advanced Usage
- In historical or formal contexts: "Clxxx" is primarily used in contexts where Roman numerals are conventional, such as in copyright dates, monarchical titles, historical numbering, or formal inscriptions.
- The treaty was signed in Anno Domini clxxx. (The treaty was signed in the year of our Lord 180.)
- See Chapter clxxx for further details. (See Chapter 180 for further details.)
Variants and Related Words
- 180: The standard Arabic numeral equivalent.
- One hundred eighty: The word form of the number.
- CXXX, CXL, CL, CC: Other Roman numerals (e.g., 130, 140, 150, 200).
Synonyms
- One hundred and eighty
- Eighteen tens
Notes
- Format: "Clxxx" is written with the letters C (100), L (50), and XXX (30). It is an additive numeral where values are summed: C (100) + L (50) + XXX (30) = 180.
- Modern Use: In contemporary English, the Arabic numeral "180" is almost universally preferred for clarity. "Clxxx" is considered archaic outside specific traditional or stylistic contexts.
Adjective
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being ten more than one hundred seventy
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