Xiv (Noun)
Meaning
The cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The fourteenth amendment to the United States Constitution is often abbreviated as XIV.
- XIV was the year the city of Pompeii was buried under volcanic ash.
- She wore a silver necklace with a delicate XIV pendant, a gift from her husband.
- In Roman numerals, XIV is equivalent to the number 14.
- XIV was the jersey number of the team's star basketball player.