Pambilang (en. Cardinal number)
pambílang
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of number that indicates quantity or the count of items.
'One' is a cardinal number.
Ang 'isa' ay isang pambilang.
Words used to specify the number of a group or collection.
Cardinal numbers are important in math lessons.
Ang mga pambilang ay mahalaga sa mga aralin sa matematika.
Typically represented by the numbers 1, 2, 3, etc.
'Three' is a cardinal number that indicates quantity.
Ang 'tatlo' ay isang pambilang na nagpapakita ng dami.
Etymology
The term 'pambilang' derives from the word 'bilang' which refers to numerical values.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cardinal number system
A system that uses cardinal numbers to categorize items.
pambilang na sistema
Related Words
ordinal
A type of number that indicates order.
pangalawang
mathematics
The science of numbers and formulas.
matematika
Slang Meanings
number used for things or people
We're going to use these numbers in class.
Yung mga pambilang na ito, gagamitin natin sa klase.
counting numbers or numerals
In arithmetic, counting numbers are important.
Sa arithmetic, mahalaga ang mga pambilang.
numerical figures
It's all numbers in the exam!
Puro pambilang ang nakalagay sa exam!