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num. the number fourteen written in Roman numerals. You see this most often in history books, clock faces, or the names of kings.
num. the representation of the cardinal number fourteen in the Roman numeral system. Composed of 'X' (ten) followed by 'IV' (four), where the 'I' is subtracted from 'V'.
The clock uses XIV instead of the number 14.
King Louis XIV of France is one of the most famous monarchs to use this Roman numeral in his title.
In the footnotes of the historical text, the author refers to Chapter XIV to provide further evidence for the economic shifts of the period.
Usage
Typically functions as an ordinal or cardinal number in formal contexts, such as outlining chapters, designating centuries, or identifying monarchs.