Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Being the ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number forty-six (46). It denotes position or order in a sequence, specifically the one following the forty-fifth and preceding the forty-seventh.

Usage

• The word "forty-sixth" is used to indicate rank, position, or sequence. It is typically placed before a noun.
• It is formed by combining the cardinal number "forty-six" with the ordinal suffix "-th".

Examples

• Adjective:
  • She celebrated her forty-sixth birthday with a quiet dinner.
  • The forty-sixth chapter of the book is the most exciting.
  • He finished in forty-sixth place in the marathon.

Advanced Usage

• As a nominal (functioning as a noun): The ordinal can be used without a following noun to refer to the position itself.
  • She was the forty-sixth to arrive at the event.
• In fractions: The ordinal form is used in the denominator of fractions (e.g., one forty-sixth, written as 1/46).

Variants and Related Words

• Forty-six (cardinal number, n/adj): The number 46.
  • There were forty-six participants.
• 46th (adj): The standard numerical abbreviation for "forty-sixth".

Synonyms

• 46th: The numerical symbol is the direct synonym.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The word "forty-sixth" has only one primary meaning as an ordinal number. It does not have distinct idiomatic meanings or common phrasal verbs.

Adjective

1. the ordinal number of forty-six in counting order