Xvi (Noun)
Meaning
The cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The XVI century was a time of great cultural and artistic growth in Europe.
- The XVI Amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.
- The XVI Olympic Games were held in Melbourne, Australia in 1956.
- The XVI century was marked by the rise of powerful nation-states in Europe.
- The XVI edition of the dictionary was published in 2010 and included many new words.