CXLVI

CXLVI is the Roman numeral representation of the number 146. Roman numerals are a numeral system originating from ancient Rome, utilizing combinations of letters from the Latin alphabet to signify values. In this system, the letter "C" stands for 100, "X" for 10, "L" for 50, and "V" for 5. The numeral CXLVI is constructed by combining these letters in a specific order: C (100) followed by XL (40, where X is subtracted from L) and VI (6, where V is added to I).

The Roman numeral system is subtractive in nature, meaning that certain combinations of letters represent values that are subtracted from the total. For example, XL represents 40 because it is equivalent to 50 (L) minus 10 (X). Similarly, IV represents 4, which is 5 (V) minus 1 (I). This subtractive principle is applied in CXLVI, where XL stands for 40 and VI stands for 6, summing up to 146 when combined with the 100 from C.

Roman numerals were widely used in the Roman Empire for various purposes, including numbering, dates, and inscriptions. They remained in use throughout the Middle Ages in Europe and are still occasionally used today in contexts such as clock faces, monument inscriptions, and copyright dates on films or television shows. While the system is no longer used for everyday arithmetic, it continues to hold historical and cultural significance.