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numeral
[ noo-mer-uhl, nyoo-; noom-ruhl, nyoom- ]
noun
- a word, letter, symbol, or figure, etc., expressing a number; number:
the Roman numerals.
adjective
- of, relating to, or consisting of numbers or numerals.
- expressing or noting a number or numbers.
numeral
/ ˈːəə /
noun
- a symbol or group of symbols used to express a number: for example, 6 ( Arabic ), VI ( Roman ), 110 ( binary )
adjective
- of, consisting of, or denoting a number
numeral
- A symbol or mark used to represent a number.
numeral
- A word or symbol used to represent a number.
Other Word Forms
- ԴDz·Գm· noun adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of numeral1
Example Sentences
Once the state runs out of that license plate sequence, the next sequence will be three numerals, followed by three letters and one numeral.
Ridley Scott revisits his old Coliseum stomping ground with “Gladiator II,” and yes, the Roman numerals are better than a “2,” because: Rome.
It can come off a little pretentious, with its Roman numeral “chapter” titles, nervous zoom shots and ponderous voice-overs.
In addition to the white skull and single lightning bolt, he said the image features a red numeral 4.
The shift from Roman to Arabic numeral in the title suggests the revival’s relaxed, contemporary tone.
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