fifty-fifth

Thân thiện

The teacher writes "fifty-fifth" on the board to explain ordinal numbers.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Being the ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number fifty-five (55). It denotes position or order in a sequence, specifically the one following the fifty-fourth and preceding the fifty-sixth.

Usage

• Adjective (Attributive): Used directly before a noun to specify its position in a series.

  • She celebrated her fifty-fifth birthday with a large party.
  • The amendment is found in the fifty-fifth article of the constitution.

• Adjective (Postpositive): Used after a noun, often in formal or technical contexts.

  • He finished in position fifty-fifth in the marathon.
  • The element discussed is number fifty-fifth on the list.

Advanced Usage

• As a Fractional: Can imply one of fifty-five equal parts, though the noun "part" or a similar word is usually required.
  • A fifty-fifth (part) of the total revenue was allocated to research.
• In Titles and Names: Used to distinguish monarchs, popes, or other sequentially named entities.
  • Pope Paul V was the two hundred and fifty-fifth pope.

Variants and Related Words

• 55th: The numerical symbol for "fifty-fifth," commonly used in dates, lists, and rankings.
  • The event is scheduled for May 55th? (Note: This is a constructed example for the numeral; May only has 31 days.)
• Fifty-five (55): The cardinal number from which the ordinal is derived.

Synonyms

• 55th: (The numeral form is the direct synonym).

Notes on Meaning

• This word functions solely as an ordinal adjective or noun (e.g., "the fifty-fifth to arrive"). It does not have different meanings beyond denoting this specific sequential position.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. the ordinal number of fifty-five in counting order

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• 55th