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Ordinal

Verb / ˈɔ:ˈrdi: / Another word for ordinal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ordinal means relating to a numerical position in a series. It is used to describe the order of things.

Synonyms & similar words

no cardinal ordinalnumber numerical sequential serial successive consecutive graded progressive hierarchical arranged ordered systematic categorical classificatory classifying arranging grouping ranking indexing cataloguing tabulating

Example sentences

  1. The ordinal position of the letter 'D' is fourth in the English alphabet.
  2. The ordinal numbers are used to rank runners in a race.
  3. The ordinal value of the card is determined by its position in the deck.
  4. The ordinal scale is used to measure the intensity of earthquakes.
  5. The ordinal sequence of the planets in our solar system is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Quotes

  • Every ordinal number is the set of all preceding ordinal numbers. - Georg Cantor
  • If there is a God, atheism must seem to Him as less of an insult than religion. - Edmond de Goncourt
  • I believe in intuition and inspiration. Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution. - Albert Einstein

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