numeral
Translation
numeral, figure, digit
Examples
The Roman numeral for five is V.
The Roman numeral for five is V.
Please write the amount in words and numerals.
Please write the amount in words and numerals.
Grammar Patterns
((Roman/Arabic numeral)) a symbol from the Roman/Arabic number system The year was written in Roman numerals.
Similar Words
Synonyms: digit, figure, character
Etymology
From Latin 'numeralis' (of or belonging to a number), from 'numerus' (number).
Memory Tips
A 'numeral' is the symbol for a number. '5' is a numeral, while 'five' is the word. Think of Roman numerals (I, V, X) to remember this distinction.