forty-third: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “forty-third” mean?
The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number 43.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number 43; coming after forty-second in position.
Used to denote position in a sequence, rank, or fraction (one forty-third).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. The hyphenation is standard in both varieties.
Connotations
Neutral in both varieties.
Frequency
Frequency is tied to the specific context requiring the number 43 in sequence; no notable regional variation.
Grammar
How to Use “forty-third” in a Sentence
the + forty-third + nounbe + the + forty-thirdone forty-third ofVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “forty-third” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- She celebrated her forty-third birthday with a trip to the Lake District.
- The meeting is scheduled for the forty-third day of the fiscal year.
American English
- He just moved into his forty-third apartment in New York City.
- This is the forty-third version of the software we've tested.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Referring to a fiscal quarter or annual report (e.g., 'our forty-third consecutive quarter of growth').
Academic
Denoting a position in a series, such as a theorem or chapter.
Everyday
Most commonly used for birthdays, anniversaries, or street addresses.
Technical
Used in precise sequencing, such as in manufacturing lot numbers or software versions.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “forty-third”
- Writing as 'fourty-third' (incorrect spelling of 'forty').
- Omitting the hyphen: 'forty third'.
- Using cardinal form where ordinal is required (e.g., 'He is forty-three in line').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, ordinal numbers from twenty-first to ninety-ninth are typically hyphenated when written out.
Yes, for example: 'He was the forty-third to arrive.' or 'One forty-third of the total.'
The most common spelling error is writing 'fourty-third' instead of 'forty-third'. Remember, 'forty' has no 'u'.
The main difference is in the vowel of the first syllable: British /ˌfɔːti/ vs. American /ˌfɔːrti/ (with a pronounced 'r'). The 'th' in 'third' may also be slightly softer in some British accents.
The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number 43.
Forty-third is usually neutral in register.
Forty-third: in British English it is pronounced /ˌfɔːti ˈθɜːd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌfɔːrti ˈθɜːrd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'Four' and 'three' make 'forty-three'; add 'rd' from 'third' to make it ordinal: forty-third.
Conceptual Metaphor
SEQUENCE IS POSITION ON A PATH (e.g., 'reaching the forty-third milestone').
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following is the correct ordinal form for 43?