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ordinal Synonyms

Another word for ordinal

Choosing another word for ordinal depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to or denoting a specific position, rank, or order in a sequential series (such as 'first', 'second', or 'third', as opposed to cardinal numbers like 'one', 'two', or 'three').

Usage Example

"When formatting formal dates, style guides generally advise against using sequential suffixes like 'st' or 'th' after the day of the month."

Strong
sequential
serial

• noun (Context 2)

An ordinal number designating place or rank in an ordered sequence (such as 'first', 'second', or 'third').

Usage Example

"Young language learners usually master basic counting before they learn how to use ordinals to describe race results."

Strongest
ordinal number

Opposites of ordinal

The opposite of ordinal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cardinal
See all opposites of ordinal

• Nearby Words

orderless
orderliness
orderly
ordinal
ordinance
ordinarily
ordinariness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ordinal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ordinal
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