xlviii

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Definition

Adjective - Being eight more than forty: The word "xlviii" is a Roman numeral representing the cardinal number forty-eight (48). It is formed by combining the symbols for forty (XL = 40) and eight (VIII = 8).

Usage

"Xlviii" is used almost exclusively in formal, historical, or stylistic contexts where Roman numerals are preferred, such as in the numbering of monarchs, popes, book chapters, volumes, or events (e.g., Super Bowl XLVIII). It is not used in everyday speech or writing for the number 48.

Examples
  • In monarchical titles:
    • King Henry XLVIII (though historically fictitious, this follows the naming convention).
  • In event numbering:
    • The manuscript is dated anno Domini MCDXLVIII. (The manuscript is dated AD 1448.)
    • Super Bowl XLVIII was held in 2014.
Advanced Usage
  • In outlines and lists: Roman numerals like "xlviii" may be used to denote major sections or volumes in formal documents.
    • See Volume XLVIII, Chapter XII for further details.
  • In clock faces and monuments: Often found in inscriptions on buildings, statues, or clock faces to denote dates or numbers.
Variants and Related Words
  • 48 (Arabic numeral): The standard numerical representation.
  • Forty-eight (word form): The written and spoken English word for the number.
  • XLVIII (uppercase form): The standard capitalized form of the Roman numeral.
  • Roman numerals: The broader system of numeric representation using letters (I, V, X, L, C, D, M).
Synonyms
  • Forty-eight
  • 48
Notes
  • As a Roman numeral, "xlviii" is not typically used with idioms, phrasal verbs, or in figurative language. Its meaning is strictly numerical.
  • In modern typography, Roman numerals are often written in uppercase (XLVIII). The lowercase form "xlviii" is also correct but less common in formal display.
Adjective
  1. being eight more than forty

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