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16

 Dictionary entry overview: What does 16 mean? 

16 (noun)
  The noun 16 has 1 sense:

1. the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and oneplay

  Familiarity information: 16 used as a noun is very rare.


16 (adjective)
  The adjective 16 has 1 sense:

1. being one more than fifteenplay

  Familiarity information: 16 used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


16 (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

The cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one

Classified under:

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure

Synonyms:

16; sixteen; XVI

Hypernyms ("16" is a kind of...):

large integer (an integer equal to or greater than ten)


16 (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Being one more than fifteen

Synonyms:

16; sixteen; xvi

Similar:

cardinal (being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order)


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