thirty-fourth
Definition
Adjective Being number thirty-four in a sequential series; the ordinal form corresponding to the cardinal number thirty-four. It denotes position or order in a sequence.
Usage
The word "thirty-fourth" is used to indicate the position of an item in an ordered list. It follows the thirty-third and precedes the thirty-fifth.
Examples
- She finished in thirty-fourth place in the marathon.
- Today we are studying the thirty-fourth chapter of the textbook.
- This is my thirty-fourth birthday.
Advanced Usage
- As a noun (referring to one of thirty-four equal parts): Often written with a hyphen or as a fraction (1/34).
- He inherited a thirty-fourth of the estate.
- In formal sequences: Commonly used in legal, historical, or academic contexts to enumerate articles, amendments, or positions.
- The Thirty-fourth Congress convened in 1855.
Variants and Related Words
- 34th: The standard numerical abbreviation for "thirty-fourth."
- Ordinal number: The grammatical category to which "thirty-fourth" belongs, contrasting with cardinal numbers like "thirty-four."
Synonyms
- 34th (abbreviation)
- Next after the thirty-third
Antonyms
- First
- Last (if the sequence is known to be longer than thirty-four items)
Related Phrases and Idioms
No common idioms or phrasal verbs are specifically associated with the ordinal number "thirty-fourth." Its usage is primarily literal and numerical.
Adjective
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the ordinal number of thirty-four in counting order
