Definition

1. Adjective: Being two more than seventy; the number 72.

Usage

• As a numeral: Used to denote the cardinal number seventy-two. It is a compound word formed from the Roman numeral "LXX" (seventy) and "II" (two).
  • The manuscript is believed to have been written in the year lxxii.
  • Chapter lxxii of the book contains the crucial revelation.

Advanced Usage

• In formal or historical contexts: The form "lxxii" is often used in place of the Arabic numerals "72" in formal inscriptions, historical dating, chapter numbering, or when referencing specific versions of texts (e.g., the Septuagint, often abbreviated LXX).
  • The king ruled for lxxii years.
  • This quote is found in Psalm lxxii of the Latin Vulgate.

Variants and Related Words

• Seventy-two (adj., n.): The standard modern English word for the number 72.
• 72 (adj., n.): The common Arabic numeral representation.
• LXXII (adj.): The uppercase form, which is equivalent and often used interchangeably.

Synonyms

• Seventy-two
• 72

Notes

• Word Type: "Lxxii" is primarily an adjective when used attributively (e.g., ) but can function as a noun when referring to the number itself (e.g., ). It is classified as a numeral.
• Origin: This is a Roman numeral. The system uses letters (I, V, X, L, C, D, M) to represent numbers. "L" stands for 50, "X" for 10, and "I" for 1. "LXX" means 50 + 10 + 10 = 70. Adding "II" (2) gives 72.

Adjective

1. being two more than seventy