three-hundredth
Definition
Adjective Being the ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number three hundred; denoting position or order in a series following the two-hundred and ninety-ninth.
Usage
This ordinal adjective is used to describe the position, rank, or fraction of something that is number 300 in a sequence. It is often written with a hyphen or as "300th."
Examples
- The company celebrated its three-hundredth anniversary with a grand festival.
- He was the three-hundredth person to cross the finish line in the marathon.
- This chapter marks the three-hundredth page of the manuscript.
Advanced Usage
- As a fraction: It can represent the fraction 1/300.
- A millimeter is approximately three-hundredth of an inch.
- In formal/procedural contexts: Used in official records, historical sequencing, or long lists.
- The three-hundredth session of the council will address environmental policy.
Variants and Related Words
- 300th: The numerical form, equivalent in meaning.
- Three hundred: The cardinal number.
- Three-hundredfold: (Adverb/Adjective) By a factor of three hundred.
Synonyms
- 300th (numerical synonym)
Notes
This is a compound ordinal number formed by combining the cardinal number "three hundred" with the ordinal suffix "-th." Its primary function is to indicate precise sequence or fractional value.
Adjective
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the ordinal number of three hundred in counting order
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