105th
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Coming next after the one hundred and fourth in a series; being the ordinal number for 105: Used to denote the position in a sequence corresponding to the number one hundred five.
Usage
- As an ordinal adjective: "105th" is used to describe the position of an item in an ordered list. It follows the 104th and precedes the 106th.
- Common contexts: It is frequently used in rankings, anniversaries, street names, and sequential designations (e.g., a specific day, regiment, or edition).
Examples
- Adjective:
- He finished in 105th place in the marathon.
- We are celebrating the 105th anniversary of the company's founding.
- The event will be held at 105th Street.
Advanced Usage
- In formal writing: The ordinal is often written with the numeral and suffix (105th) in most contexts, but can be written out as "one hundred and fifth" in very formal prose.
- The one hundred and fifth Congress convened in January.
Variants and Related Words
- One hundred fifth: The written form of the ordinal number.
- 105: The cardinal number.
Synonyms
- Hundred-and-fifth: An alternative written form.
Notes on Meaning
- This word has a single, precise numerical meaning. It does not have idiomatic uses or phrasal verbs. Its function is solely to indicate numerical order in a sequence.
Adjective
- the ordinal number of one hundred five in counting order