Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or ranked in a series according to size, value, or importance

“The ordinal ranking of the teams in the tournament is based on their previous performance.”

2. noun

a number or position in a series, especially when used to indicate a position in a sequence or ranking

“The ordinal number on the trophy indicated that it was the winner’s fifth championship.”

3. adverb

used to indicate a position or ranking in a series

“He finished third in the competition, third ordinal.”

4. adverb

used to indicate a position in a sequence, especially in music

“The orchestra played the final ordinal of the symphony.”