Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Being two more than sixty: The word "lxii" is a Roman numeral representing the cardinal number sixty-two (62). It is used to denote quantity, position, or order.

Usage

• "lxii" is primarily used in formal, historical, or stylistic contexts where Roman numerals are preferred, such as in numbering chapters, monarchs, events, or on clock faces.
• It functions as an adjective when describing a noun (e.g., Chapter lxii) or can stand alone as a numeral.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • King Louis lxii of France reigned in the 19th century. (This describes which specific King Louis.)
  • The manuscript ends on page lxii. (This describes a specific page number.)
  • Super Bowl lxii was a memorable game. (This describes a specific iteration of the event.)

Advanced Usage

• In sequences and lists: Used to maintain a classical or formal numbering style.
  • The treaty had lxii articles.
• On timepieces: Often found on analog clock faces.
  • The small hand pointed to lxii.

Variants and Related Words

• 62: The standard Arabic numeral equivalent.
• Sixty-two: The word form of the number.
• LXII: The uppercase form, which is equivalent in meaning.
• Roman numerals: The broader system of numeric representation using letters (I, V, X, L, C, D, M).

Synonyms

• Sixty-two
• 62

Notes

• "lxii" is not typically used in everyday, informal writing or speech. The Arabic numeral "62" or the word "sixty-two" are far more common.
• It is read aloud as "sixty-two."
• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this numeral.

Adjective

1. being two more than sixty