Numeral
/nˈumərəl/
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Definition
(noun) A symbol that is not a word and represents a number, such as the Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3 or the Roman numerals I, V, X, L.
Sentence Examples
Indicate the applicable numeral, by holding up the corresponding number of fingers.
They are known to scientists as Brood X (Roman numeral 10) periodic cicadas.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ancient clock used a Roman ____ for each hour instead of standard digits.