Ordinal

/ˈɔːrdənl/
adjective

Refers to the order or position of things in a series or list.

Three is the ordinal number for the third position in a list.
Visual representation of "ordinal" - Refers to the order or position of things in a series or list.

Often appears as...

  • ordinal number
  • ordinal position

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Technical

noun

A number defining a thing's position in a series, like 'first', 'second', or 'third'.

In the context of mathematics, seven is an ordinal number.
Visual representation of "ordinal" - A number defining a thing's position in a series, like 'first', 'second', or 'third'.

Often appears as...

  • first ordinal
  • second ordinal

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Technical

adjective

In computing, it refers to a type of data that can be sorted or ordered.

In data analysis, age is an example of an ordinal variable.
Visual representation of "ordinal" - In computing, it refers to a type of data that can be sorted or ordered.

Often appears as...

  • ordinal variable
  • ordinal data

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Technical

noun

In Christianity, a service book containing rites and ceremonies.

The priest followed the instructions in the ordinal for the baptism ceremony.
Visual representation of "ordinal" - In Christianity, a service book containing rites and ceremonies.

Often appears as...

  • church ordinal
  • canonical ordinal

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Formal

Academic

adjective

Refers to the order or position of things in a series or list.

Three is the ordinal number for the third position in a list.
Visual representation of "ordinal" - Refers to the order or position of things in a series or list.

Often appears as...

  • ordinal number
  • ordinal position

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A number defining a thing's position in a series, like 'first', 'second', or 'third'.

In the context of mathematics, seven is an ordinal number.
Visual representation of "ordinal" - A number defining a thing's position in a series, like 'first', 'second', or 'third'.

Often appears as...

  • first ordinal
  • second ordinal

Usage tips

Technical

adjective

In computing, it refers to a type of data that can be sorted or ordered.

In data analysis, age is an example of an ordinal variable.
Visual representation of "ordinal" - In computing, it refers to a type of data that can be sorted or ordered.

Often appears as...

  • ordinal variable
  • ordinal data

Usage tips

Technical

noun

In Christianity, a service book containing rites and ceremonies.

The priest followed the instructions in the ordinal for the baptism ceremony.
Visual representation of "ordinal" - In Christianity, a service book containing rites and ceremonies.

Often appears as...

  • church ordinal
  • canonical ordinal

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

Definition 1 of 4
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Series Importance

Use 'ordinal' to indicate importance or priority in a list.

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She finished the race with an ordinal position of second.
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Ranking Clarification

Clarify ranking without using actual numbers by using 'ordinal'.

Illustration for Ranking Clarification
In team rankings, her squad holds an ordinal place just behind the champions.
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Series Importance

Use 'ordinal' to indicate importance or priority in a list.

Illustration for Series Importance
She finished the race with an ordinal position of second.
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Ranking Clarification

Clarify ranking without using actual numbers by using 'ordinal'.

Illustration for Ranking Clarification
In team rankings, her squad holds an ordinal place just behind the champions.
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Series Importance

Use 'ordinal' to indicate importance or priority in a list.

Illustration for Series Importance
She finished the race with an ordinal position of second.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Ranking Clarification

Clarify ranking without using actual numbers by using 'ordinal'.

Illustration for Ranking Clarification
In team rankings, her squad holds an ordinal place just behind the champions.
Visual representation of the word "Ordinal"

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