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n. the number eight written in the Roman system. You see this in history books, on old clocks, or when listing chapters.
n. the Roman numeral representation of the cardinal number eight. Often used in formal outlines, monarchic titles, or to denote centuries and chapters.
King Henry VIII is a famous figure in English history.
The clock on the old town hall uses VIII instead of the number 8.
In the formal outline of the dissertation, section VIII addresses the ethical implications of the research findings in detail.
Usage
Typically functions as an ordinal or cardinal marker in formal contexts; often follows a proper name in royal titles.