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!