xlvii
Definition
Adjective Being seven more than forty; representing the number 47.
Usage
This word is a cardinal numeral, specifically a compound formed from the Roman numeral "XLVII." It is used in formal, literary, or historical contexts to denote the quantity or position represented by the Arabic numerals "47."
Examples
- The manuscript was dated years after the founding of the monastery.
- In the list, the required statute is found under chapter .
Advanced Usage
- Stylistic Use: The form "xlvii" is primarily used in contexts where Roman numerals are conventional, such as in the prefaces of books, on monuments, in legal documents, or to denote monarchs, popes, or sporting events (e.g., Super Bowl XLVII).
- As an Ordinal: When used in a sequence (e.g., "Pope XLVII"), it functions similarly to an ordinal number (forty-seventh).
Variants and Related Words
- 47 (Arabic numeral): The standard modern form.
- forty-seven (word form): The common word form used in speech and most writing.
- XLVII (Roman numeral, uppercase): The standard uppercase form.
- xlvii (Roman numeral, lowercase): A common lowercase variant.
Synonyms
- forty-seven
- forty-seven (in number)
Adjective
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being seven more than forty
