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ordinal number The number that identifies the sequence of an item, for example, record #34. Contrast with cardinal number.ordinal number 1. a number denoting relative position in a sequence, such as first, second, third 2. Logic Maths a measure of not only the size of a set but also the order of its elements ordinal number [′ȯrd·nəl ′nəm·bər] (mathematics) A generalized number which expresses the size of a set, in the sense of “how many” elements. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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