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ordinal

/ɔːrdɪnəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does ordinal mean?

adjective

Relating to or denoting a position in a series or order, especially as indicated by a number or numeral. Used to describe something that is in a particular position or rank, such as first, second, or third.

Example

"The winner of the competition received the first prize, which was a gold medal, and the runner-up received the second prize, a silver medal."

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