forty-four

UK: ˈfɔːti fɔː | US: ˈfɔːrti fɔːr

Definition

  1. n. the cardinal number equal to forty plus four (44)

  2. adj. amounting to forty-four in number

Structure
forty <40>four <4>
Etymology

The word "forty-four" is a compound numeral formed by combining "forty" (from Old English "fēowertig," meaning "four tens") and "four" (from Old English "fēower"). Both components retain their original meanings, reflecting the additive nature of English number formation. The hyphenated structure is typical for compound numbers between twenty-one and ninety-nine.

Examples

  1. She scored forty-four points in the basketball game.

  2. The book has forty-four chapters, each detailing a different historical event.

  3. Forty-four students attended the workshop last Friday.

  4. The temperature dropped to forty-four degrees overnight.

  5. He owns forty-four vintage cars in his private collection.