twenty-sixth
Definition
- Adjective:
- Coming next after the twenty-fifth in position: This is the ordinal form of the number twenty-six. It indicates a position in a sequence, specifically the position numbered 26.
Usage
- The word "twenty-sixth" is used to describe the item, person, or event that occupies position number 26 in an ordered list or series.
- It is commonly written with a hyphen: .
- As an ordinal number, it can precede a noun or follow linking verbs like "be".
Examples
- Adjective:
- She celebrated her twenty-sixth birthday last week.
- This is the twenty-sixth edition of the annual report.
- He finished in twenty-sixth place in the marathon.
Advanced Usage
- As a noun (representing the item in the 26th position): While primarily an adjective, "twenty-sixth" can function as a noun when referring to the person or thing in that position.
- She was the twenty-sixth to arrive at the party.
- In dates: Used to denote the 26th day of a month.
- The meeting is scheduled for May the twenty-sixth.
Variants and Related Words
- 26th: The numerical abbreviation for "twenty-sixth".
- Twenty-six: The cardinal number (26).
- Twenty-sixthly (adv., rare): Used to introduce the 26th point in a list or argument.
Synonyms
- 26th (abbreviation)
Notes
- There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with the ordinal number "twenty-sixth". Its usage is strictly numerical and sequential.
Adjective
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coming next after the twenty-fifth in position
