numeral — a figure, symbol, or word expressing a number
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a figure, symbol, or word expressing a number
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnuːmərəl/
Korean meaning: 수를 나타내는 숫자, 기호, 또는 단어
Korean pronunciation: **뉴**머럴
Example Sentences
- My grandfather still writes dates using Roman numerals because he thinks it makes him look sophisticated.
- The child confused the numeral 6 with 9 and accidentally ordered 90 pizzas for the birthday party.
- Students must learn to convert between different numeral systems in computer science class.
numeral
NOUN//ˈnuːmərəl//
a figure, symbol, or word expressing a number
The teacher writes a large Roman numeral on the chalkboard for the class.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'numerus(수)'에서 유래되어, 수학자들이 숫자를 표현하는 방법을 체계화하면서 발달한 단어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My grandfather still writes dates using Roman numerals because he thinks it makes him look sophisticated.”
“The child confused the numeral 6 with 9 and accidentally ordered 90 pizzas for the birthday party.”
“Students must learn to convert between different numeral systems in computer science class.”
“The ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphic numerals that look more like art than mathematics.”
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