Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ordinal number
noun
/ˈɔːrdɪnəl ˈnʌmbər/
Definition
An ordinal number is a number that signifies the position or order of something in a sequence.
Examples
- “She finished in first place.”
- “In a race, the runner who comes in second has a medal.”
- “The third chapter of the book was the most interesting.”
Meaning
Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the rank or order of items, such as first, second, third, etc.
Synonyms
- ranking
- position
