Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ordinal

adjective
/ˈɔːr.dɪ.nəl/
Definition
Related to the order of something or the position in a sequence.
Examples
  • The first, second, and third chapters of the book are labeled with ordinal numbers.
  • In a race, she finished in fourth place, which is an ordinal position.
Meaning
Ordinal numbers indicate the rank or position of items in a list, such as first, second, or third.
Synonyms
  • Sequential
  • Ranked
  • Positioned