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Ordinal

Indicating order or succession; as, the ordinal numbers, first, second, third, etc.

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Centesimal 84% connected

Hundredth.

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Centesimal 84% connected

Hundredth.

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Eighteenth 84% connected

Next in order after the seventeenth.

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Eighteenth 84% connected

Next in order after the seventeenth.

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Eighth 84% connected

Next in order after the seventh.

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Eighth 84% connected

Next in order after the seventh.

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Eightieth 84% connected

The next in order after seventy-ninth.

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Eightieth 84% connected

The next in order after seventy-ninth.

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Eleventh 84% connected

Next after the tenth; as, the eleventh chapter.

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Eleventh 84% connected

Next after the tenth; as, the eleventh chapter.

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Fifteenth 84% connected

Next in order after the fourteenth; -- the ordinal of fifteen.

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Fifteenth 84% connected

Next in order after the fourteenth; -- the ordinal of fifteen.

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Fifth 84% connected

Next in order after the fourth; -- the ordinal of five.

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Fifth 84% connected

Next in order after the fourth; -- the ordinal of five.

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Fiftieth 84% connected

Next in order after the forty-ninth; -- the ordinal of fifty.

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Fiftieth 84% connected

Next in order after the forty-ninth; -- the ordinal of fifty.

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First 84% connected

Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest; as, the first day of a month; the first year of a reign.

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First 84% connected

Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest; as, the first day of a month; the first year of a reign.

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Fortieth 84% connected

Following the thirty-ninth, or preceded by thirty-nine units, things, or parts.

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Fortieth 84% connected

Following the thirty-ninth, or preceded by thirty-nine units, things, or parts.

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Fourteenth 84% connected

Next in order after the thirteenth; as, the fourteenth day of the month.

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Fourteenth 84% connected

Next in order after the thirteenth; as, the fourteenth day of the month.

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Fourth 84% connected

Next in order after the third; the ordinal of four.

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Fourth 84% connected

Next in order after the third; the ordinal of four.

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Hundredth 84% connected

Coming last of a hundred successive individuals or units.

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Hundredth 84% connected

Coming last of a hundred successive individuals or units.

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Millionth 84% connected

Being the last one of a million of units or objects counted in regular order from the first of a series or succession; being one of a million.

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Millionth 84% connected

Being the last one of a million of units or objects counted in regular order from the first of a series or succession; being one of a million.

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Nineteenth 84% connected

Following the eighteenth and preceding the twentieth; coming after eighteen others.

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Nineteenth 84% connected

Following the eighteenth and preceding the twentieth; coming after eighteen others.

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Ninetieth 84% connected

Next in order after the eighty-ninth.

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Ninetieth 84% connected

Next in order after the eighty-ninth.

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Ninth 84% connected

Following the eight and preceding the tenth; coming after eight others.

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Ninth 84% connected

Following the eight and preceding the tenth; coming after eight others.

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Quaternary 84% connected

Consisting of four; by fours, or in sets of four.

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Quaternary 84% connected

Consisting of four; by fours, or in sets of four.

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Second 84% connected

Immediately following the first; next to the first in order of place or time; hence, occuring again; another; other.

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Second 84% connected

Immediately following the first; next to the first in order of place or time; hence, occuring again; another; other.

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Seventeenth 84% connected

Next in order after the sixteenth; coming after sixteen others.

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Seventeenth 84% connected

Next in order after the sixteenth; coming after sixteen others.

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Seventh 84% connected

Next in order after the sixth;; coming after six others.

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Seventh 84% connected

Next in order after the sixth;; coming after six others.

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Seventieth 84% connected

Next in order after the sixty-ninth; as, a man in the seventieth year of his age.

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Seventieth 84% connected

Next in order after the sixty-ninth; as, a man in the seventieth year of his age.

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Sixteenth 84% connected

Sixth after the tenth; next in order after the fifteenth.

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Sixteenth 84% connected

Sixth after the tenth; next in order after the fifteenth.

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Sixth 84% connected

First after the fifth; next in order after the fifth.

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Sixth 84% connected

First after the fifth; next in order after the fifth.

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Sixtieth 84% connected

Next in order after the fifty-ninth.

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Sixtieth 84% connected

Next in order after the fifty-ninth.

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Sixty-fourth 84% connected

Constituting or being one of sixty-four equal parts into which a thing is divided.

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Sixty-fourth 84% connected

Constituting or being one of sixty-four equal parts into which a thing is divided.

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Tenth 84% connected

Next in order after the ninth; coming after nine others.

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Tenth 84% connected

Next in order after the ninth; coming after nine others.

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Tertiary 84% connected

Being of the third formation, order, or rank; third; as, a tertiary use of a word.

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Tertiary 84% connected

Being of the third formation, order, or rank; third; as, a tertiary use of a word.

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Third 84% connected

Next after the second; coming after two others; -- the ordinal of three; as, the third hour in the day.

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Third 84% connected

Next after the second; coming after two others; -- the ordinal of three; as, the third hour in the day.

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Thirteenth 84% connected

Next in order after the twelfth; the third after the tenth; -- the ordinal of thirteen; as, the thirteenth day of the month.

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Thirteenth 84% connected

Next in order after the twelfth; the third after the tenth; -- the ordinal of thirteen; as, the thirteenth day of the month.

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Thirtieth 84% connected

Next in order after the twenty-ninth; the tenth after the twentieth; -- the ordinal of thirty; as, the thirtieth day of the month.

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Thirtieth 84% connected

Next in order after the twenty-ninth; the tenth after the twentieth; -- the ordinal of thirty; as, the thirtieth day of the month.

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Thirty-second 84% connected

Being one of thirty-two equal parts into which anything is divided.

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Thirty-second 84% connected

Being one of thirty-two equal parts into which anything is divided.

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Thousandth 84% connected

Next in order after nine hundred and ninty-nine; coming last of a thousand successive individuals or units; -- the ordinal of thousand; as, the thous…

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Thousandth 84% connected

Next in order after nine hundred and ninty-nine; coming last of a thousand successive individuals or units; -- the ordinal of thousand; as, the thous…

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Twelfth 84% connected

Next in order after the eleventh; coming after eleven others; -- the ordinal of twelve.

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Twelfth 84% connected

Next in order after the eleventh; coming after eleven others; -- the ordinal of twelve.

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Twentieth 84% connected

Next in order after the nineteenth; tenth after the tenth; coming after nineteen others; -- the ordinal of twenty.

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Twentieth 84% connected

Next in order after the nineteenth; tenth after the tenth; coming after nineteen others; -- the ordinal of twenty.

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Zero 84% connected

A cipher; nothing; naught.

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Zero 84% connected

A cipher; nothing; naught.

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First 76% connected

Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest; as, the first day of a month; the first year of a reign.

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Broader term 2

Number 76% connected

That which admits of being counted or reckoned; a unit, or an aggregate of units; a numerable aggregate or collection of individuals; an assemblage m…

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Numeral 76% connected

Of or pertaining to number; consisting of number or numerals.

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Pertains to 1

Order 66% connected

Regular arrangement; any methodical or established succession or harmonious relation; method; system

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Antonym 2

Cardinal 94% connected

Of fundamental importance; preeminent; superior; chief; principal.

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Cardinal 94% connected

Of fundamental importance; preeminent; superior; chief; principal.

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