forty-third
Definition
- Adjective:
- Being the ordinal number corresponding to forty-three in a sequence: "Forty-third" describes the position of an item that is number 43 in a series. It follows the forty-second and precedes the forty-fourth.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She celebrated her forty-third birthday last week. (This describes the specific birthday in the sequence of her life.)
- The forty-third chapter of the book is the most exciting. (This identifies the chapter's specific position in the book's order.)
- He finished in forty-third place in the marathon. (This specifies his ranking among all participants.)
Advanced Usage
- Used in formal lists and sequences: The term is commonly used in official documents, historical records, and formal lists to denote precise order.
- The amendment was the forty-third to be ratified.
- As a noun (less common): When preceded by "the," it can function as a noun to refer to the item in that position.
- She was the forty-third to arrive. (Here, "the forty-third" refers to the person in that sequence.)
Variants and Related Words
- 43rd: The standard numerical abbreviation for "forty-third."
- Forty-three (43): The cardinal number representing the quantity.
- Ordinal numbers: The class of numbers that indicate position (e.g., first, second, third, forty-second, forty-third, forty-fourth).
Synonyms
- 43rd: The direct numerical synonym.
- (No true conceptual synonyms for ordinal numbers, as they denote a specific, fixed position.)
Related Phrases
- The forty-third of its kind: A phrase used to emphasize something is the 43rd example in a series.
- This model is the forty-third of its kind produced by the factory.
Related Idioms
- (There are no common idioms specifically using the term "forty-third." Ordinal numbers are typically used literally to indicate position.)
Adjective
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the ordinal number of forty-three in counting order
