First Known Use: 14th century
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adjective nu·mer·al \ˈnüm-rəl, ˈnü-mə-; ˈnyüm-, ˈnyü-mə-\
Definition of NUMERAL
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: of, relating to, or expressing numbers
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Origin of NUMERAL
Middle English, from Late Latin numeralis, from Latin numerus
Rhymes with NUMERAL
2numeral
noun
: a symbol (such as 1, 2, or 3) that represents a number
Full Definition of NUMERAL
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: a conventional symbol that represents a number
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plural : numbers that designate by year a school or college class and that are awarded for distinction in an extracurricular activity
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First Known Use of NUMERAL
1686
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noun nu·mer·al \ˈnü-mə-rəl, ˈnyü-\
Definition of NUMERAL for Kids
: a symbol or group of symbols representing a number
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