110th
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Definition
Adjective The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number one hundred ten (110). It denotes position or order in a sequence.
Usage
This word is used to indicate the position of an item in a list or sequence that has at least 110 elements. It follows the standard pattern for forming ordinal numbers in English (typically adding "-th" to the cardinal number).
Examples
- The competitor finished in 110th place in the marathon.
- This is the 110th anniversary of the university's founding.
- She is the 110th person to sign the petition.
Advanced Usage
- As part of a compound ordinal: Can be used in hyphenated forms with other numbers (e.g., "the one-hundred-tenth").
- In formal lists and documentation: Commonly used in legal, historical, or academic contexts to number articles, amendments, or editions (e.g., "the 110th Congress of the United States").
Variants and Related Words
- One-hundred-tenth: The written form of the ordinal number.
- 110thly (adverb, rare): In the one hundred tenth place (e.g., "He ranked 110thly").
- Hundred-and-tenth: An alternative, though less common, phrasing.
Synonyms
- Hundred-and-tenth
Notes
This word is a direct derivative of the cardinal number "one hundred ten." It is primarily written in its numerical form ("110th") in modern usage, especially in dates, rankings, and lists. The written form "one-hundred-tenth" is typically reserved for very formal prose.
Adjective
- the ordinal number of one hundred ten in counting order