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View usage for: (njuːmərəl, US nuː-) Word forms: plural numeralscountable nounNumerals are written symbols used to represent numbers. ...a flat, square wristwatch with classic Roman numerals. ...the numeral six. Synonyms: number, figure, digit, character More Synonyms of numeral numeral in British English (ˈnjuːmərəl) noun1. a symbol or group of symbols used to express a number: for example, 6 (Arabic), VI (Roman), 110 (binary) adjective2. of, consisting of, or denoting a number Word origin C16: from Late Latin numerālis belonging to number, from Latin numerus number numeral in American English (ˈnumərəl; ˈnjumərəl) adjective1. of, expressing, or denoting a number or numbers noun2. a figure, letter, or a group of any of these, expressing a number see also Arabic numerals, Roman numerals 3. [pl.] the numerals of the year of graduation of one's class in college, high school, etc., awarded for participation in sports, activities etc. Word origin LL numeralis < L numerus, number Examples of 'numeral' in a sentencenumeral Ten genuine sparkling diamonds mark time alongside roman numerals on a elegant oblong face. Definition a word or symbol used to express a sum or quantity a flat, square wristwatch with roman numerals Additional synonymsDefinition a single letter, numeral, or symbol used in writing or printing Chinese characters inscribed on a plaque Synonyms symbol, mark, sign, letter, figure, type, device, logo, emblem, rune, cipher, hieroglyph Synonyms symbol, figure, character, digit, number, numeralDefinition any numeral from 0 to 9 Her telephone number differs from mine by one digit. Synonyms number, figure, numeral, integer Additional synonymsDefinition a written symbol for a number Deduct the second figure from the first. Synonyms digit, character, symbol, number, numeral, cipherDefinition a letter, figure, or sign used in mathematics, music, etc., to represent a quantity, operation, function, etc. The artist uses the oak tree as a symbol of strength. Synonyms representation, sign, figure, mark, type, image, token, logo, badge, emblem |