XVI

See also: xvi

Translingual

Alternative forms

• xvi
• xvj (archaic)

Etymology

Compound of the following Roman numerals: X (“10”) +‎ VI (“6”).

Numeral

XVI

1. A Roman numeral representing the number sixteen (16).
   • 2025 May 8, Angela Giuffrida and Harriet Sherwood, “White smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney signals election of new pope”, in The Guardian‎ (in English):

     Some observers believe there is a real risk of schism after 20 years in which there have been popes on either end of the spectrum: the traditional/conservative Benedict XVI, and the liberal/progressive Francis.

Coordinate terms

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