lxxxii
Definition
- Adjective:
- Being two more than eighty: The word "lxxxii" is a Roman numeral representing the cardinal number eighty-two (82). It is used in specific contexts, primarily for enumeration, ordering, or in historical/formal documents.
Usage
- As a numeral: "lxxxii" functions as an adjective when it modifies a noun by indicating its numerical position or quantity. It is typically written in lowercase Roman numerals.
- Context: Its use is formal, archaic, or stylistic. It is common in book prefaces, copyright dates, monarch names, and outlines to number items or chapters.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The inscription dated the building to the year lxxxii. (This specifies the year 82.)
- See chapter lxxxii for further details. (This indicates chapter 82.)
- King Louis lxxxii ruled for a brief period. (This is part of a regnal number, meaning Louis the 82nd.)
Advanced Usage
- In outlines and lists: Used to maintain a consistent, formal numbering style.
- The treaty's clauses were numbered i, ii, iii, ... lxxxii.
- In copyright lines: Sometimes seen in older publications.
- © MCML lxxxii. (© 1982)
Variants and Related Words
- 82: The Arabic numeral equivalent.
- Eighty-two: The word form equivalent.
- LXXXII: The uppercase Roman numeral form. The case (upper/lower) is often a matter of style.
- Cardinal number: A number denoting quantity (e.g., eighty-two).
- Ordinal number: A number denoting position (e.g., eighty-second, which would be written as with a suffix like or in word form, but the Roman numeral itself is often used contextually for ordinals).
Synonyms
- Eighty-two: The standard English word form.
- 82: The standard Arabic numeral form.
Related Phrases
- (No common phrasal verbs or idioms exist for this specific numeral): Roman numerals like "lxxxii" are not used in idiomatic expressions. They are used literally for numbering.
Adjective
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being two more than eighty
