duodecentum

Latin
Latin cardinal numbers
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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)

  1. 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”).

See also
  • Appendix:Latin cardinal numbers
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