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Tarirotari Posted 16 years ago
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A 16th-century building
A 16th-century building
A 16th century building
Are they both accepted?
Thanks!
A 16th century building
Are they both accepted?
Thanks!
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I believe it is sixteenth-century when used as an adjective. When writing a sentence such as, "In the sixteenth century, women did not have the same rights they enjoy now," it would not be hyphenated. Someone else may have more detailed information, but I think that is the general practice.
- I believe it is sixteenth-century when used as an adjective.
- When writing a sentence such as, "In the sixteenth century, women did not have the same rights they enjoy now," it would not be hyphenated.
- Someone else may have more detailed information, but I think that is the general practice.
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I believe it is sixteenth-century when used as an adjective.
When writing a sentence such as, "In the sixteenth century, women did not have the same rights they enjoy now," it would not be hyphenated.
Someone else may have more detailed information, but I think that is the general practice.
When writing a sentence such as, "In the sixteenth century, women did not have the same rights they enjoy now," it would not be hyphenated.
Someone else may have more detailed information, but I think that is the general practice.
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