Homonym: 42 (Answer)
The number "42" is an integer that follows 41 and precedes 43. It is often recognized for its mathematical properties, such as being an even number and a pronic number, which means it can be expressed as the product of two consecutive integers (6 and 7).
In popular culture, "42" is famously known as the "Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything," according to Douglas Adams' science fiction series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. This humorous concept has led to its use as a symbol for the search for meaning in life.