xxxv
Definition
Adjective: - Being five more than thirty; the cardinal number equal to 35.
Usage
The word "xxxv" is a Roman numeral. It is used to represent the number thirty-five (35) in a numeric form common in historical, formal, or stylistic contexts. It functions as an adjective when describing a quantity or position in a sequence.
Examples
- As an adjective:
- The document was written in the year xxxv. (The document was written in the year 35.)
- He is the xxxv person to hold this title. (He is the 35th person to hold this title.)
Advanced Usage
- In formal enumeration: Often used in outlines, prefaces, lists, or clock faces to denote the number 35.
- See Chapter xxxv for further details.
- In historical dating: Used on monuments, buildings, or in the copyright notices of films and television shows.
- The film was released in MCMLXXXV (1985). (Note: This example uses a different numeral for illustration; "xxxv" would be part of a larger numeral.)
Variants and Related Words
- 35 (Arabic numeral): The standard Hindu-Arabic numeral form.
- Thirty-five (word form): The written or spoken word for the number.
- XXXIV (Roman numeral): The numeral for 34.
- XXXVI (Roman numeral): The numeral for 36.
Synonyms
- Thirty-five
- 35
Notes on Roman Numerals
- Construction: "xxxv" is formed by combining "XXX" (10+10+10 = 30) and "V" (5). It follows the additive principle of Roman numerals.
- Case: Roman numerals are typically written in uppercase letters (e.g., XXXV), though lowercase (xxxv) is also acceptable in many modern contexts.
- Usage Context: While "xxxv" is grammatically an adjective, it is most commonly encountered as a symbolic numeral rather than a standard descriptive word. Its primary function is numeric representation.
Adjective
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being five more than thirty