xiii

numeral (XIII — Roman numeral, usually written in capitals)

«xiii» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

XIII is the Roman numeral for thirteen: X = 10, I + I + I = 3, so XIII = 13. tree →
It is used in names of kings, queens and popes (Louis XIII) and in some titles and clock faces. tree →

In the lessons

In maths lessons pupils read and write Roman numerals. In history it appears in rulers' names. Phrases: Louis XIII, chapter XIII, Pope Leo XIII.

Examples

XIII means thirteen. tree →
King Louis XIII of France lived in the 1600s. tree →
Chapter XIII is the last chapter of the book. tree →
XIII = X + III = 10 + 3. tree →
Pope Leo XIII was pope for 25 years. tree →
Write the number 13 in Roman numerals: XIII. tree →
THE CHILDREN ARE CARRIED OFF Chapter XIII. tree →

Note

Not a word but a number. Read "the thirteenth" after a name: Louis XIII = Louis the Thirteenth. Roman numerals have no zero. 14 is XIV (not XIIII), because 4 is written IV.

On Mova

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