Definition of numeral
1 : of, relating to, or expressing numbers
2 : consisting of numbers or numerals
numerally
adverbOrigin and Etymology of numeral
Middle English, from Late Latin numeralis, from Latin numerus
First Known Use: 14th century
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Definition of numeral
1 : a conventional symbol that represents a number
2 plural : numbers that designate by year a school or college class and that are awarded for distinction in an extracurricular activity
Examples of numeral in a sentence
<write the answer in Roman numerals>
1686
First Known Use of numeral
1686
NUMERAL Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of numeral for English Language Learners
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: a symbol (such as 1, 2, or 3) that represents a number
NUMERAL Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of numeral for Students
: a symbol or group of symbols representing a number
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