thirty-third
Definition
Adjective Being the ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number thirty-three; the position in a sequence following the thirty-second.
Usage
This word is used to indicate position, order, or rank in a series. It is formed by combining the cardinal number "thirty-three" with the ordinal suffix "-th".
Examples
- Adjective:
- She finished in thirty-third place in the marathon.
- This is the thirty-third edition of the annual conference.
- We are celebrating our thirty-third wedding anniversary.
Advanced Usage
- Used in formal lists, rankings, and sequences.
- Can be written with a hyphen (thirty-third) or as a numeral (33rd).
- In fractions, it denotes one of thirty-three equal parts, though the fractional form "one thirty-third" is more common than the adjectival form in this context.
- A thirty-third of the total revenue was allocated to research. (Less common phrasing)
Variants and Related Words
- 33rd: The numerical representation of the ordinal number.
- Thirty-three: The corresponding cardinal number.
Synonyms
- 33rd (numeral form)
Notes
This word follows the standard rule for forming ordinal numbers in English: for numbers ending in "three," the suffix "-rd" is used when writing the numeral (33rd), but the full word uses "-th" (thirty-third). It is a compound word.
Adjective
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the ordinal number of thirty-three in counting order
