Meaning of the word ordinal in English

What does ordinal mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ordinal

US /ˈɔːr.dən.əl/
UK /ˈɔːr.dən.əl/
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Noun

1.

a number that indicates the position or order of something in a sequence (e.g., first, second, third)

Example:
Ordinal numbers are used to show rank.
In the list, 'first' is an ordinal.

Adjective

1.

of or relating to a number indicating position in a series

Example:
The word 'second' is an ordinal adjective.
We need to consider the ordinal position of each item.
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