Definition

Adjective: - Being six more than ninety; denoting the number 96.

Usage

• This word functions exclusively as an adjective to describe the specific cardinal number between 95 and 97.
• It is primarily used in formal, technical, or literary contexts, such as in lists, inventories, or historical documents. It is rarely used in everyday spoken English, where "ninety-six" is the standard form.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The manuscript dates from the year xcvi. (The manuscript dates from the year 96.)
  • Chapter xcvi is particularly long. (Chapter 96 is particularly long.)

Advanced Usage

• Roman Numeral Conventions: "xcvi" is a Roman numeral. In this system, XC = 90 and VI = 6, combining to form 96. It is typically written in lowercase.
• Stylistic Use: It may be used for stylistic effect, such as in titles, to evoke a classical or formal tone (e.g., ).

Variants and Related Words

• 96 (Arabic numeral): The standard numerical representation.
• ninety-six (word form): The standard English word for this number.
• XCVI (Roman numeral): The uppercase form, often used in formal inscriptions or clocks.

Synonyms

• ninety-six: The direct and most common synonym.

Notes

• This term is not used in idioms or phrasal verbs.
• It is important to distinguish this specific numeral from similar Roman numeral forms (e.g., XCIV for 94, XCVII for 97).

Adjective

1. being six more than ninety