Meaning & use
XXVIII
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.
A note on using this word
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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