ordinal

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Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Being or denoting a numerical order in a series: Used to describe numbers that indicate position or rank in a sequence (e.g., first, second, third).
    • Of or relating to a taxonomic order: In biology, pertaining to the rank of 'order' in the scientific classification of organisms.

  2. Noun:

    • The number designating place in an ordered sequence: A word or symbol (like 1st, 2nd, 3rd) that shows the position of an item in a list.
    • A book containing rites for ordination: In a religious context, a book with the forms for making someone a priest, minister, etc.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • "First," "second," and "third" are ordinal numbers.
    • The biologist studied the ordinal characteristics that define the primate family.

  • Noun:

    • In the list, "fifth" is an ordinal.
    • The bishop consulted the ordinal during the ceremony.
Advanced Usage

  • "Ordinal scale": In statistics, a measurement scale where data is categorized and ranked in a specific order, but the differences between ranks are not necessarily equal.

    • Satisfaction ratings (e.g., "very unsatisfied" to "very satisfied") are measured on an ordinal scale.

  • "Ordinal data": Data that can be ordered or ranked.

    • Finishing positions in a race (1st, 2nd, 3rd) are examples of ordinal data.
Variants and Related Words

  • Ordinality (n): The property of being in a particular order or sequence.

    • Children learn the concept of ordinality when they understand "first" and "last."

  • Ordinally (adv): In a way that relates to order or rank.

    • The data can be ordinally ranked from lowest to highest.
Synonyms
  • Positional: Relating to or determined by position.
  • Ranking: Indicating relative position or order.
Related Phrases

  • Ordinal number: The specific term for a number defining position (e.g., first, tenth).

    • Please write the ordinal number next to each item on the list.

  • Ordinal rank: A position in an ordered list.

    • She achieved an ordinal rank of third in the national competition.
Adjective
  1. being or denoting a numerical order in a series
    • ordinal numbers
    • held an ordinal rank of seventh
  2. of or relating to a taxonomic order
    • family and ordinal names of animals and plants
Noun
  1. the number designating place in an ordered sequence

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