Numeral
/ˈnjuː.mə.rəl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A symbol or group of symbols representing a number.
The numeral '5' represents the quantity five.
A figure or symbol used to represent a number in mathematics or notation.
In Roman numerals, 'X' is the numeral for ten.
A representation of a number in written form, often used in numerical systems.
The numeral system we commonly use is called the decimal system.
adjective
Relating to or consisting of numbers.
He has a numeral mindset, always thinking in terms of statistics.
Etymology
From Latin 'numeralis', from 'numerus' meaning number.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Arabic numeral
A numeral in the decimal system, especially the digits 0-9.
Roman numeral
A numeral system originating from ancient Rome using combinations of letters from the Latin alphabet.
Related Words
integer
A whole number; a number that is not a fraction.
decimal
A number that is expressed in the scale of tens.
Slang Meanings
A way to refer to a number casually.
That concert made '1' a hot numeral!
Using numbers instead of words in text messages.
I just use '2' instead of 'to' all the time.