Definition

1. Adjective: Being seven more than sixty; representing the number 67.

Usage

• As an adjective: Used to describe a quantity of exactly sixty-seven items, years, or units. It is a formal or literary way to write the number 67, often seen in contexts like historical dates, formal lists, or legal documents.
  • The manuscript dates from the year lxvii.
  • Chapter lxvii of the book contains the final revelation.

Advanced Usage

• In Roman numerals: "lxvii" is the Roman numeral for 67. It is formed by combining L (50), X (10), V (5), and II (2): L + X + V + II = 50 + 10 + 5 + 2 = 67.
  • Super Bowl LXVII was held in 2013.
  • The copyright date is listed as MCMLXVII (1967).

Variants and Related Words

• 67: The standard Arabic numeral form.
• Sixty-seven: The word form of the number.
• LXVII: The uppercase Roman numeral form (equivalent to ).

Synonyms

• Sixty-seven
• 67

Notes on Meaning

• Numerical Representation: This word has a single, precise meaning: the cardinal number between sixty-six and sixty-eight. It is not used idiomatically.
• Context: Its use is almost exclusively limited to formal, historical, or stylistic contexts where Roman numerals are preferred. In everyday language, "sixty-seven" or "67" is used.

Adjective

1. being seven more than sixty