Ordinal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɔː.dɪ.nəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ordinal is an adjective meaning (mathematics, of a number) Indicating position in a sequence.
Meaning
(mathematics, of a number) Indicating position in a sequence.
More Meanings
- (taxonomy) Pertaining to a taxon at the rank of order.
- (nautical) Intercardinal.
- An ordinal number such as first, second and third.
- A book used in the ordination of Anglican ministers, or in certain Roman Catholic services
- (cryptocurrencies) A unique serial number assigned to a satoshi based on its position in the blockchain.
Example Sentences
"Three" is a cardinal number, while "third" is the corresponding ordinal number.
The most common numerals in Latin, as in English, are the "cardinals"[…]and the "ordinals"[…]
Word Forms
- ordinals
Synonyms for ordinal
Depending on context, synonyms include first, zero, second, third, tenth, umpteenth.
Antonyms for ordinal
Common opposites include cardinal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include third, zero, nth, quaternary, fourth, centesimal.
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