seventy-sixth: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “seventy-sixth” mean?
The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number seventy-six.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number seventy-six.
Designating the position or rank between seventy-fifth and seventy-seventh.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
None in usage; spelling identical. Pronunciation differs slightly in stress and vowel quality.
Connotations
No significant difference.
Frequency
Equally frequent and used in identical contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “seventy-sixth” in a Sentence
the ~ [noun] (e.g., 'the seventy-sixth person')~ of [set] (e.g., 'seventy-sixth of the contestants')Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “seventy-sixth” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- He celebrated his seventy-sixth birthday with family.
- This is the seventy-sixth edition of the famous almanac.
American English
- She finished in seventy-sixth place in the marathon.
- The seventy-sixth Congress convened in January 1939.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in reports or lists (e.g., 'the seventy-sixth quarterly report').
Academic
Used in sequencing, citations, or historical chronology.
Everyday
Common in discussing birthdays, anniversaries, positions in queues or lists.
Technical
Used in precise enumeration (e.g., 'the seventy-sixth element in the array').
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “seventy-sixth”
- Writing as 'seventy six-th', 'seventy six'th', or '76th' without the hyphen in formal writing is considered an error.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a hyphen is required between 'seventy' and 'sixth' as it is a compound ordinal number.
The final '-th' is an unvoiced dental fricative /θ/. It can be challenging after /s/; practice saying 'six' and then add the /θ/ sound smoothly.
Yes, for example: 'He was the seventy-sixth to cross the finish line.' Here, 'seventy-sixth' functions as a noun (the person in that position).
'Seventy-six' is a cardinal number (76), used for counting. 'Seventy-sixth' is an ordinal number (76th), used for ordering or ranking.
The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number seventy-six.
Seventy-sixth is usually neutral in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Seventy-six trombones led the big parade, and the 'sixth' is the last part of the number.
Conceptual Metaphor
POSITION IN A SEQUENCE IS A LOCATION ON A PATH.
Practice
Quiz
Which is the correct written form of the ordinal number?