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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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Frequently asked questions

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.

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