Forty-second
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌfɔːti ˈsɛkənd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Forty-second is an adjective meaning The ordinal form of the number forty-two, describing a person or thing in position number 42 of a sequence.
Meaning
The ordinal form of the number forty-two, describing a person or thing in position number 42 of a sequence.
More Meanings
- Lasting forty seconds.
- One of forty-two equal parts of a whole.
Example Sentences
A forty-second of 840 is 20.
She finished forty-second in the race.
The answer appears on the forty-second page of the book.
Word Forms
- forty-seconds
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forty-first, forty-third, fortieth, forty, forty-two, forty-fourth.
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