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Everyday

1. The Roman numeral for 2, written ii or II. tree →
2. Used in lists and in names to show «the second»: «Elizabeth II», «part ii», «World War II». tree →

In the lessons

In maths Roman numerals: I = 1, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4, V = 5. In books and lists it numbers sections: (i), (ii), (iii). After a name it means «the second»: «Henry II» is read «Henry the Second». Phrases: part II, question (ii), Elizabeth II.

Examples

• The Roman numeral II means 2. tree →
• Answer question (ii) on the worksheet. tree →
• Queen Elizabeth II is read as «Queen Elizabeth the Second». tree →
• Chapter II begins on page 20. tree →
• On the clock face, II stands where the 2 should be. tree →
• III minus II equals I. tree →

Note

Not a word but a number written with letters. Small letters (i, ii, iii) are often used for sub-parts of a question. After a king's or queen's name, say «the Second». In Roman numerals II + II = IV, not IIII (though some clocks show IIII).

In Jewish tradition

In maths Roman numerals: I = 1, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4, V = 5. In books and lists it numbers sections: (i), (ii), (iii). After a name it means «the second»: «Henry II» is read «Henry the Second». Phrases: part II, question (ii), Elizabeth II.

Examples

• ITzIRH, Yetzirah, forming, Genesis ii. 7. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
• II, 4. [See Geiger's Lesestücke der Mishnah, p. 121.] (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →
• II, that the author signifies by the word "Tohu," nothing, and not something, as Judah Halevi erroneously thought. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →
• BOOK II For the Leader; Maschil of the sons of Korah. (Writings PSA.42.1, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Not a word but a number written with letters. Small letters (i, ii, iii) are often used for sub-parts of a question. After a king's or queen's name, say «the Second». In Roman numerals II + II = IV, not IIII (though some clocks show IIII).