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numeral

The correct spelling is numeral.

How to pronounce numeral

/ˈnjuːməɹəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈnjuːməɹəl/

Say it like: Num-era-l

The correct spelling is numeral. A symbol that is not a word and represents a number, such as the Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3 and the Roman numerals I, V, X, L. For example: "Jacks, queens, and kings are not numerals."

Usage Examples

Jacks, queens, and kings are not numerals.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A symbol that is not a word and represents a number, such as the Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3 and the Roman numerals I, V, X, L.
  2. 2.A word representing a number.
  3. 3.A card whose rank is a number (usually including the ace as 1).

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to numbers; numerical.

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