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numeral

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/ˈnjuː.mə.rəl/ · nu-me-ral

A symbol or group of symbols representing a number.

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Meanings

nounformal

A symbol or group of symbols representing a number.

ایک علامت یا علامتوں کا گروہ جو تعداد کی نمائندگی کرتا ہے۔

عدد

adad

Synonyms

digit figure numberہندسہشمارعدد

Antonyms

word text letterلفظمتنحرف

Common Collocations

Roman numeral
Arabic numeral
numeral system

Example Sentences

The numeral '5' represents the quantity five.

عدد '5' پانچ کی مقدار کی نمائندگی کرتا ہے۔

Adad '5' paanch ki maqdaar ki numaindagi karta hai.

In the numeral system, each number has a unique symbol.

عدد نظام میں ہر نمبر کا ایک منفرد نشان ہوتا ہے۔

Adad nizaam mein har number ka aik munfarid nishan hota hai.

We learned about Roman numerals in math class.

ہم نے ریاضی کی کلاس میں رومی عددی علامات کے بارے میں سیکھا۔

Hum ne riyazi ki class mein Roomi adadi aalaamat ke bare mein seekha.

Easily Confused With

numerical:Numeral refers specifically to the symbols for numbers, while numerical pertains to anything related to or expressed in numbers.

Word Family

numeracy

nounعدد شناسی

numerical

adjectiveعددائی

enumerate

verbشمار کرنا

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'number' in 'numeral' as a key player in mathematics.

Visualize a chalkboard filled with numbers to associate with numerals.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "numeralis" — pertaining to numbers

First known use: 14th century

The word 'numeral' has its roots in Latin, evolving from 'numeralis', which means pertaining to numbers. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages.