lxi

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Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Being one more than sixty: The word "lxi" is a Roman numeral representing the cardinal number sixty-one (61). It denotes a quantity that is exactly one unit greater than sixty.

Usage

• As a numeral: "lxi" is used in Roman numeral notation to represent the number 61. It is formed by combining L (50), X (10), and I (1).
• Context: It is primarily found in historical documents, clock faces, book prefaces, and other formal or decorative contexts where Roman numerals are traditional.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The inscription on the cornerstone read "Anno Domini lxi." (The inscription on the cornerstone read "In the year of our Lord 61.")
  • Chapter lxi of the book is particularly long. (Chapter 61 of the book is particularly long.)

Advanced Usage

• In sequences: Used to denote position or order, such as in volumes, chapters, or monarchs' names.
  • Pope John Paul I reigned for only XXXIII days. (Note: This is an example of Roman numeral usage, though not "lxi" specifically. "lxi" could be used similarly: King Louis lxi of France).
• Formal numbering: Often seen in copyright dates, movie production years, or event titles to convey a classic or formal tone.
  • The film was released in MCMLXI (1961). (Here, LXI is part of the larger numeral.)

Variants and Related Words

• 61: The Arabic numeral equivalent.
• Sixty-one: The word form equivalent.
• Roman numerals: The broader system of numeric representation using letters (I, V, X, L, C, D, M).

Synonyms

• Sixty-one: The standard English word for the number.
• 61: The standard Arabic numeral representation.

Notes

• "lxi" is not a word in the standard English lexicon but a numeral from the Roman numeral system. Its use is specific to contexts where Roman numerals are employed.
• In modern typography, Roman numerals are often written in uppercase (LXI). The lowercase "lxi" is also acceptable but less common.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. being one more than sixty

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sixty-one
• 61