twenty-seventh
Definition
- Adjective:
- Coming next after the twenty-sixth in position: Indicating the ordinal number that corresponds to the number 27 in a sequence.
Usage
- The adjective "twenty-seventh" is used to describe the position or order of something in a series, specifically the one after the twenty-sixth. It is typically placed before a noun.
- Example: (This describes the specific birthday in the sequence of her life.)
- Example: (This describes the report's position in a series of publications.)
Examples
- Adjective:
- The twenty-seventh chapter of the book is the most exciting.
- He finished in twenty-seventh place in the marathon.
- On the twenty-seventh day of the month, the payment is due.
Advanced Usage
- As a nominal adjective: When the noun is implied or clear from context, "twenty-seventh" can function like a noun.
- She was the twenty-seventh to arrive at the meeting. (Here, "person" or "one" is implied after "twenty-seventh".)
Variants and Related Words
- Twenty-seven (27): The cardinal number.
- There are twenty-seven students in the class.
- 27th: A common numerical abbreviation for "twenty-seventh".
- Please turn to page 27th. (Note: This is less common than simply "27" for page numbers; "27th" is more typical for dates and ranks, e.g., May 27th.)
Synonyms
- 27th: The standard numerical synonym.
- Next after the twenty-sixth: A descriptive synonym.
Adjective
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coming next after the twenty-sixth in position
