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Numeral

Verb / ˈnu:mɜ:ʌl / Another word for numeral — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A numeral is a symbol or a sign used to represent a number.

Synonyms & similar words

number numeric numerical number digit figure symbol character mark sign glyph representation notation integer count total amount measurement quantity value calculation

Example sentences

  1. I can write the numeral '9' to show my age.
  2. She used a numeral '2' to represent the number of cats she has.
  3. The numeral '10' represents the number of fingers we have.
  4. In Roman numerals, the numeral 'V' represents the number 5.
  5. The clock had Roman numerals instead of regular numbers.

Quotes

  • The numeral is the servant of man, not his master. - David Eugene Smith
  • The numeral system and its use in algebra are probably the most important intellectual developments of the past millennium. - Morris Kline
  • The tints of autumn...a mighty flower garden blossoming under the spell of the enchanter, frost. - John Greenleaf Whittier

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