xlii
Definition
- Adjective:
- Being two more than forty: The word "xlii" is a numeral adjective representing the cardinal number 42. It is the Roman numeral representation for the Arabic numeral 42.
Usage
- "Xlii" is used exclusively as a numeral. It is a formal, written representation of the number forty-two, most commonly encountered in specific contexts like outlines, lists, clock faces, book prefaces, or historical documents where Roman numerals are traditional.
- It functions identically to the adjective "forty-two" but in a different notational system.
- Example: (This is a humorous reference from , where 42 is famously given as the answer.)
Examples
- Adjective:
- Super Bowl XLIi was held in 2008. (This indicates the 42nd edition of the Super Bowl.)
- See chapter xlii for further details. (This directs the reader to the 42nd chapter.)
- The year 1842 can be written in Roman numerals as MDCCCXLII. (Here, "XLII" is the final part representing 42.)
Advanced Usage
- In Sequencing: Used to denote position in a sequence (e.g., monarchs, popes, events).
- Pope Pius XLIi served from 1939 to 1958.
- In Formal Numbering: Often used for volume, chapter, or act numbers in published works.
- The statute is listed under Title XLII of the code.
Variants and Related Words
- 42 (Arabic numeral): The standard decimal representation.
- Forty-two (word form): The English word for the number.
- XLII (All caps): An alternative stylistic rendering of the same Roman numeral.
- Roman numeral: The broader system of numeric notation using letters (I, V, X, L, C, D, M).
Synonyms
- Forty-two: The direct synonym in word form.
- 42: The direct synonym in Arabic numeral form.
Notes
- "Xlii" is not used in everyday speech or casual writing. It is a specialized written form.
- It follows Roman numeral rules: XL (40) + II (2) = XLII (42). The lowercase "xlii" is a modern, often italicized style.
- There are no phrasal verbs or idioms associated with this specific numeral form.
Adjective
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being two more than forty
