FORTY SEVENTH Meaning and
Definition
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"Forty seventh" is an ordinal number used to indicate a position in a series that is 47th in order. It is formed by combining the cardinal number "forty" and the ordinal suffix "-seventh".
The cardinal number "forty" denotes the quantity or numerical value of 40. In English, it is commonly written as a numerical digit 40.
The ordinal suffix "-seventh" refers to the position of being seventh in a series or sequence. It is added to the cardinal number to indicate its place in order.
When these two components are combined, "forty seventh" defines the specific position of something in a sequence that is immediately following the 46th and preceding the 48th. It is often used to describe the order or ranking of items, events, or individuals in various contexts, such as numerical rankings, lists, or sequences.
For example, in a race competition where participants are listed based on their finishing times, an athlete who crosses the finish line in the 47th position would be referred to as the "forty-seventh" place finisher. Similarly, in a series of books, if a particular volume is the 47th one published, it would be designated as the "forty-seventh" installment in the series.
Etymology of FORTY SEVENTH
The word "forty" originated from the Old English word "feowertig", which meant "four tens". "Seventh" came from the Old English word "seofon", which meant "seven". When combined, "forty seventh" signifies 47, the cardinal numeral between 46 and 48.
