adj
ordinal
Ordinal (adj) means indicating position in a sequence.
adj
1
Indicating position in a sequence.
2
Pertaining to a taxon at the rank of order.
3
Intercardinal.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin ōrdinālis, adjective formed from noun ōrdō (“order”), + adjective suffix -ālis.
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What is the meaning of ordinal?
"ordinal" (adj) means indicating position in a sequence.
What are the different meanings of ordinal?
"ordinal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Indicating position in a sequence; 2. Pertaining to a taxon at the rank of order; 3. Intercardinal.