forty-three

UK: ˈfɔːti θriː | US: ˈfɔːrti θriː

Definition

  1. adj. the number equivalent to the sum of forty and three; 43

  2. n. the number 43

Structure
forty <four tens>three <the number 3>
Etymology

The word "forty-three" is a compound numeral formed by combining "forty" (derived from Old English "fēowertig," meaning "four tens") and "three" (from Old English "þrīe"). The structure reflects the Germanic tradition of constructing numbers by addition (e.g., "four tens + three"). Over time, the spelling simplified, but the logical arithmetic relationship remains clear.

Examples

  1. She scored forty-three points in the game.

  2. The book has forty-three chapters.

  3. Forty-three students attended the workshop.

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

  5. He waited forty-three minutes for the bus.