ordinal
/ˈɔː(ɹ).dɪ.nəl//ˈɔːɹd.nəl/
noun
- 1
An ordinal number such as first, second and third.
“The most common numerals in Latin, as in English, are the "cardinals"...and the "ordinals"... — F. M. Wheelock, Wheelock’s Latin, 6th ed. revised (2005), p97”
- 2
A book used in the ordination of Anglican ministers, or in certain Roman Catholic services
adjective
- 1
(of a number) indicating position in a sequence
- 2
Of or relating to the groupings called orders
- 3
Intercardinal
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