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Twenty-two Definition & Meaning

twenty-two
adjective
  1. being two more than twenty
noun
  1. the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
  2. a .22 caliber firearm (pistol or rifle)

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Frequently asked questions

What does twenty-two mean?
being two more than twenty the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one a .22 caliber firearm (pistol or rifle)
What part of speech is twenty-two?
Twenty-two is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does twenty-two have?
Twenty-two has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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