iii
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Definition
Adjective:
- Being one more than two: The word "iii" functions as an adjective to describe a quantity that is exactly three. It is a numeric or quantitative descriptor.
Noun:
- The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one: The word "iii" represents the abstract concept or the symbol for the number three.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The recipe requires iii eggs. (The recipe requires three eggs.)
- She has iii brothers. (She has three brothers.)
Noun:
- The number on the door was iii. (The number on the door was three.)
- Divide the total by iii. (Divide the total by three.)
Advanced Usage
- In formal or specialized contexts: The form "iii" is a Roman numeral representation of the number 3. It is often used in outlines, clock faces, book prefaces, and monarchical titles.
- Chapter iii discusses the main findings. (Chapter three discusses the main findings.)
- King Louis iii ruled in the 10th century. (King Louis the Third ruled in the 10th century.)
Variants and Related Words
- Three (adj, n): The standard Arabic numeral and word for the quantity 3. This is the most common equivalent.
- I have three apples.
- Third (adj, n): The ordinal form, indicating position in a sequence.
- She finished in third place.
- Triple (adj, v): Consisting of three parts or multiplied by three.
- A triple scoop of ice cream.
Synonyms
- Trio: A group or set of three people or things.
- Triad: A group of three connected people or things.
- Threesome: A group of three people.
Related Phrases
- Rule of three: A writing principle that suggests things that come in threes are inherently more satisfying and effective.
- The story used the rule of three for comedic effect.
- Third time's the charm: An idiom expressing that after two failures, success is likely on the third attempt.
- I failed the test twice, but third time's the charm!
Adjective
- being one more than two
Noun
- the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one