one hundred ten
Definition
- Adjective:
- Being ten more than one hundred: The cardinal number 110, represented in Roman numerals as CX. It is the integer that follows one hundred nine and precedes one hundred eleven.
Usage
- This term is used as a determiner or modifier to specify a quantity of exactly 110 items, years, units, etc.
- It functions identically to the numeral "110."
Examples
- Adjective:
- The antique vase was sold for one hundred ten dollars.
- The journey covers a distance of one hundred ten kilometers.
- She received one hundred ten responses to her survey.
Advanced Usage
- In formal or legal contexts: The phrase "one hundred ten" is often used to avoid ambiguity, as numerals can sometimes be misread.
- The contract stipulates a penalty of one hundred ten (110) days of interest.
Variants and Related Words
- 110: The numeral form.
- A hundred and ten: A common, less formal variant, especially in British English.
- CX: The Roman numeral representation.
- One hundred and ten: An alternative form that includes the conjunction "and."
Synonyms
- A hundred ten
- A hundred and ten
- 110
- Ten past a hundred (informal/idiomatic for time, e.g., 1:10, but not for the number itself)
Notes on Different Meanings
- As a cardinal number, "one hundred ten" has only one primary numerical meaning. It does not commonly function as a noun on its own (e.g., "The one hundred ten was significant") without an implied noun (e.g., "The one hundred ten was significant").
Related Phrases
- One hundred ten percent: An idiomatic expression meaning maximum effort or commitment, often used in motivational contexts.
- He gave one hundred ten percent in the final game.
- Ten to one / A hundred to one: These are idioms expressing odds or likelihood, but they are distinct from the specific number "one hundred ten."
Adjective
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being ten more than one hundred
