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Ordinal Number

Grades K–2

Definition

An ordinal number tells the position or order of something in a list, such as first, second, or third.

Examples

  • 1st (first), 2nd (second), 3rd (third).
  • She finished in 5th place in the race.
  • March is the 3rd month of the year.

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