lxxxiv
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Definition
AdjectiveBeing four more than eighty; the number 84.
Usage
This word is a cardinal numeral. It is used to denote the specific quantity of eighty-four items or to indicate position in a sequence when written in Roman numeral form (LXXXIV). It is primarily formal, literary, or historical in modern usage.
Examples
- The manuscript is believed to have been written in the year lxxxiv of the Common Era.
- The king ruled for lxxxiv years, a remarkably long reign.
- Chapter lxxxiv contains the climax of the epic poem.
Advanced Usage
- As a Roman Numeral: The word 'lxxxiv' is the Roman numeral representation for the Arabic numeral 84. It is constructed as L (50) + XXX (30) + IV (4).
- Example: Super Bowl LXXXIV was held in 2020.
- In Formal Enumeration: Used in formal documents, classical texts, or to create an archaic or prestigious tone for lists, chapters, or volumes.
- Example: The decree was issued under Article LXXXIV of the charter.
Variants and Related Words
- Eighty-four (adj., n.): The standard modern English word for the number 84.
- 84 (adj., n.): The Arabic numeral form.
- Fourscore and four (adj., archaic): An archaic term meaning eighty-four, using "score" to mean twenty.
Synonyms
- Eighty-four
- 84
Notes on Meaning
This word has only one meaning: the cardinal number between eighty-three and eighty-five. Its use is almost entirely restricted to contexts where Roman numerals are preferred or required. It is not used in everyday speech.
Adjective
- being four more than eighty