Meaning & use

XXVIII

number·Academic

The Roman numeral representing the number twenty-eight.

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Super Bowl XXVIII was played in 1994, the numerals standing for twenty-eight.

Chapter XXVIII begins with the hero's return home after years abroad.

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Roman numerals like XXVIII are still used today for chapter numbers, clock faces, movie sequels, and the editions of major events.

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