lxxxvii
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Being seven more than eighty: The word "lxxxvii" is a Roman numeral representing the cardinal number eighty-seven (87). It is used to denote a quantity that is seven units greater than eighty.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Chapter lxxxvii of the ancient manuscript was particularly illuminating. (The eighty-seventh chapter of the ancient manuscript was particularly illuminating.)
- The inscription dated the artifact to the year lxxxvii AD. (The inscription dated the artifact to the year 87 AD.)
Advanced Usage
- As a numeral in historical or formal contexts: "lxxxvii" is primarily used in contexts where Roman numerals are conventional, such as in the numbering of book chapters, volumes, monarchs, or events in a sequence.
- Super Bowl LXXXVII was held in 1993. (Super Bowl 87 was held in 1993.)
- He was crowned Louis LXXXVII. (He was crowned Louis the Eighty-Seventh.)
Variants and Related Words
- Eighty-seven (adj): The standard Arabic numeral equivalent.
- LXXXVII: The standard form using uppercase Roman numerals.
- lxxxvii: A common form using lowercase Roman numerals.
Synonyms
- Eighty-seven (adj): The direct synonym in the modern numeral system.
- 87 (adj): The numeric representation.
Notes on Usage
- Context: The use of "lxxxvii" is almost exclusively limited to formal, traditional, or stylistic contexts where Roman numerals are preferred over Arabic numerals (e.g., in clocks, copyright years, formal event names, or monarchical titles).
- Form: Roman numerals are typically written without spaces. The lowercase form "lxxxvii" is common in running text, while the uppercase "LXXXVII" may be used for emphasis or in titles.
- Not a Standard Word: It is crucial to understand that "lxxxvii" is not a standard English word but a numeral from a specific notation system. It does not have verb, noun, or other grammatical forms. Its sole function is as a numerical adjective.
Adjective
- being seven more than eighty