numeral
1 of 2adjective
nu·mer·al ˈnü-mə-rəl 
ˈnüm-rə-;
ˈnyü-mə-,
ˈnyüm-rə-
1
: of, relating to, or expressing numbers
2
: consisting of numbers or numerals
numerally adverb
numeral
2 of 2noun
1
: a conventional symbol that represents a number
2
numerals plural : numbers that designate by year a school or college class and that are awarded for distinction in an extracurricular activity
Synonyms
Noun
- digit
- figure
- integer
- number
- numeric
- whole number
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Example Sentences
Noun a birthday candle in the shape of the numeral 4
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Daniel Oberhaus, Scientific American, 30 Mar. 2022 The only numeral visible is the 2, thereby honoring the artist’s lucky number. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022 But that, of course, would not preclude the team retiring LeBron James’ No. 6 jersey, as well, which appears next in the team’s line of numeral honors. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022 The Heat quite literally got caught up in a numbers game, or, more precisely, a numeral game. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2022 The single’s artwork featured the letter U and the numeral 2. Michael Friedrich, The New Republic, 3 May 2022 The numeral ring is bordered by a single row of diamonds on the inside and two rows on the bezel for a total of 3.48 carats. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2022 Human languages are out of the question for obvious reasons, but so are our numeral systems. Daniel Oberhaus, Scientific American, 30 Mar. 2022 Duncan has in his hands the text of a sermon, printed in 1470, on whose opening page appears the numeral 1. Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Mar. 2022 Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 23 June 2022 Bell’s number may have changed, but at this point, Anderson’s memory, influence, and impact are too big to be contained in a single numeral, anyway. Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 6 June 2022 By way of tradition, the ball serenades the organization’s king and queen – the titles of each monarch are given a roman numeral. al, 10 Feb. 2022 References to the numeral are scattered throughout her life and music. Lisette Voytko, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2021 And none of the books on his shelf have titles, just a single numeral on each of their spines. Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2021 The chunky red-orange address numerals of 211 Ervay. Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 15 May 2020 Made from real tin, these chunky dice feature intricately carved faces, raised numerals, and ornate edge-work. Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2020 That is why Melania Trump appears to have her left hand across her chest and there is a backward numeral 4 in the video. Author: Sarah Blaskey, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Feb. 2020 See More
Adjective
After an initial transmission of a prime number to mark the message as artificial, Jiang’s message uses the same alien alphabet to introduce our base-10 numeral system and basic mathematics. Daniel Oberhaus, Scientific American, 30 Mar. 2022 The only numeral visible is the 2, thereby honoring the artist’s lucky number. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022 But that, of course, would not preclude the team retiring LeBron James’ No. 6 jersey, as well, which appears next in the team’s line of numeral honors. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022 The Heat quite literally got caught up in a numbers game, or, more precisely, a numeral game. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2022 The single’s artwork featured the letter U and the numeral 2. Michael Friedrich, The New Republic, 3 May 2022 The numeral ring is bordered by a single row of diamonds on the inside and two rows on the bezel for a total of 3.48 carats. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2022 Human languages are out of the question for obvious reasons, but so are our numeral systems. Daniel Oberhaus, Scientific American, 30 Mar. 2022 Duncan has in his hands the text of a sermon, printed in 1470, on whose opening page appears the numeral 1. Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Mar. 2022 Noun
The numeral on the sapphire crystal disc rotates onto the track to read the hour in correspondence with the minutes. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 23 June 2022 Bell’s number may have changed, but at this point, Anderson’s memory, influence, and impact are too big to be contained in a single numeral, anyway. Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 6 June 2022 By way of tradition, the ball serenades the organization’s king and queen – the titles of each monarch are given a roman numeral. al, 10 Feb. 2022 References to the numeral are scattered throughout her life and music. Lisette Voytko, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2021 And none of the books on his shelf have titles, just a single numeral on each of their spines. Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2021 The chunky red-orange address numerals of 211 Ervay. Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 15 May 2020 Made from real tin, these chunky dice feature intricately carved faces, raised numerals, and ornate edge-work. Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2020 That is why Melania Trump appears to have her left hand across her chest and there is a backward numeral 4 in the video. Author: Sarah Blaskey, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Feb. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from Late Latin numeralis, from Latin numerus
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing numeral
Kids Definition
numeral
noun
nu·mer·al ˈnü-mə-rəl
ˈnyü-
: a symbol or group of symbols representing a number
numerals
noun
as in numbers
a character used to represent a mathematical value a birthday candle in the shape of the numeral 4 Synonyms & Similar Words
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