xlvi
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Definition
AdjectiveBeing six more than forty; the cardinal number that is the sum of forty and six.
Usage
This word functions solely as an adjective to denote the specific numerical quantity 46. It is a formal, written form, typically used in contexts like lists, sequences, or technical documentation.
Examples
- The manuscript was dated xlvi years after the founding of the city.
- Please refer to Chapter xlvi for further details.
- The Roman numeral for forty-six is XLVI.
Advanced Usage
- As part of a sequence: It is commonly used in the numbering of chapters, volumes, acts, or other sequential items, especially in formal or historical texts.
- The events described in Book xlvi are pivotal to the narrative.
Variants and Related Words
- forty-six (adj): The standard Arabic numeral and word form for the number 46.
- 46 (adj): The standard numerical representation.
Synonyms
- forty-six
- 46
Notes
- xlvi is a Roman numeral. It is read and understood as "forty-six." This form is almost exclusively used attributively (e.g., xlvi chapters) rather than predictively.
- In modern general usage, the Arabic numeral "46" or the word "forty-six" is strongly preferred. The Roman numeral form is largely reserved for stylistic, traditional, or specific formatting purposes.
Adjective
- being six more than forty