duodecentum
Latin
< XC | XCVIII | XCIX > |
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Cardinal : duodēcentum Ordinal : duodēcentesimus | ||
Alternative forms
- Symbol: XCVIII
Etymology
Literally "two from one hundred"; duo (“two”) + dē (“from”) + centum (“hundred”)
Numeral
duodēcentum (indeclinable)
- ninety-eight; 98
Usage notes
Although duodēcentum is the usual expression for 98, it is also possible to say nōnāgintā octo (“ninety-eight”) or octo et nōnāgintā (“eight and ninety”).
Related terms
- centum
See also
- Appendix:Latin cardinal numbers