The number 46 has a few different meanings, depending on the context. In mathematics, it is an even composite number that can be written as 2 x 23 or 4 x 11 and is divisible by 1, 2, 4, 6 ,11 and 23. It’s also the atomic number of palladium on the periodic table of elements; this means that every atom of palladium has 46 protons in its nucleus.

In sports such as baseball or cricket (and some other sports), 46 refers to a particular pitch thrown by pitchers which moves with more speed than usual but still remains within legal limits for most leagues. This type of pitch is generally used when trying to surprise batters who are expecting something slower from their opponents – often resulting in strikeouts!

Finally, ’46’ can sometimes refer to someone who was born during 1946 – making them 74 years old today (in 2020).

This phrase could also be applied more broadly to anyone born between 1945-1949; they would all belong to what’s known as ‘the Silent Generation’ due their tendency not speak out about political issues or social injustices at the time despite being directly affected by them during World War II and beyond.