ordinal

[ˈɔːdɪn(ə)l]

ordinal Definition

• 1. relating to a thing's position in a series
• 2. denoting a number defining this
• 3. a number defining the position of something in a series

Using ordinal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ordinal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The ordinal numbers are first, second, third, fourth, and so on.

• Example

  In an ordinal ranking system, the top-ranked person is the one with the highest score.

• Example

  The ordinal value of the letter A is 1.

• Example

  The ordinal date of the year is the day of the year expressed as a number.

ordinal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ordinal

• sequential
• successive
• consecutive
• serial

Phrases with ordinal

• ordinal scale

  a scale of measurement that uses ordered categories, such as small, medium, and large

  Example

  The survey used an ordinal scale to measure customer satisfaction.

• ordinal data

  data that can be ranked or ordered, but the differences between values cannot be determined

  Example

  The survey results were analyzed using ordinal data analysis techniques.

• ordinal variable

  a variable that can be ranked or ordered, but the differences between values cannot be determined

  Example

  The study found a significant correlation between the ordinal variable of education level and income.

Origins of ordinal

from Latin 'ordinalis', from 'ordo' meaning 'order'

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Summary: ordinal in Brief

The term 'ordinal' [ˈɔːdɪn(ə)l] refers to a thing's position in a series, often denoted by a number. It is used in ranking systems and scales of measurement, such as 'ordinal scale' and 'ordinal data.' 'Ordinal' is also used to describe variables that can be ranked or ordered, but the differences between values cannot be determined.