ordinal: Meaning and Definition of
or•di•nal
Pronunciation: (ôr'dn-ul), [key]
— adj.
- of or pertaining to an order, as of animals or plants.
- of or pertaining to order, rank, or position in a series.
—n.
- an ordinal number or numeral.
or•di•nal
Pronunciation: (ôr'dn-ul), [key]
— n.
- a directory of ecclesiastical services.
- a book containing the forms for the ordination of priests, consecration of bishops, etc.
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