Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrdənl/
noun a number denoting position in a series, such as first, second, third
A1 In English, ordinal numbers are used to show the order of things, like first, second, third.
A2 The ordinal of the number 5 is fifth.
B1 Students are learning about ordinal numbers in their math class.
B2 She won the race by finishing in the ordinal position of third place.
C1 The ordinal of the word 'eleven' is 'eleventh'.
C2 Understanding the concept of ordinal numbers is crucial for advanced mathematics.
adjective relating to or denoting a numerical order
A1 The first place winner received a gold medal.
A2 She is the third person in line for the job.
B1 The ordinal numbers are used to indicate position or order.
B2 The marathon runners were ranked based on their ordinal position.
C1 The ordinal ranking of the top universities was announced.
C2 In the competition, the participants were assigned ordinal numbers for identification.
formal In mathematics, an ordinal number is used to describe the position or rank of an element in a sequence.
informal The ordinal ranking of the students in the class was based on their GPA.
slang I'm always last in line, I guess I have the 'ordinal' luck.
figurative His love for her was not just first or second, but of an ordinal nature that surpassed all others.
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