numeral
/ˈnjuːmərəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnuːmərəl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnü-mə-rəl ˈnüm-rə-; ˈnyü-mə-, ˈnyüm-rə-/ (ame, mw)
numeral — noun
- numeralsingular
- numeralsplural
1. A written sign used to show a number, such as 3, 8, or XII.
A written sign used to show a number, such as 3, 8, or XII.
The child wrote the numeral 8 backwards on the first line.
the numeral + specific number
On the old clock face, the numeral IV appears above the centre.
Each bus route in the guide is marked with a different numeral.
The teacher pointed to the numeral 3 and asked the class to count apples.
文法句型
the numeral 7
Roman numeral IV
用法筆記
Usually used when talking about the written form of a number, especially in teaching, grammar, or Roman numerals.
常見錯誤
numeral — adjective
- numeralpositive
- more numeralcomparative
- most numeralsuperlative
1. Connected with numbers or with the systems people use to show them.
Connected with numbers or with the systems people use to show them.
The museum guide explained the numeral system used by the Maya.
numeral system
This lesson compares numeral patterns in English and Japanese counting.
The chart shows numeral values in several ancient writing systems.
Researchers found numeral symbols carved into the cave wall.
- numeric
close in meaning, but more common in computing, data, and measurement contexts
- mathematical
broader — mathematical can describe any part of maths, not only numbers
- number-related
plain descriptive phrase rather than a formal single-word label
文法句型
numeral system
numeral value
numeral symbol
用法筆記
Usually modifies words like 'system', 'value', 'symbol', or 'pattern' in technical or educational contexts.
常見錯誤
2. Shown in numbers rather than written out in words.
Shown in numbers rather than written out in words.
Please write the date in numeral form at the top.
in numeral form
The password must include one numeral character and one capital letter.
numeral character
The invoice shows the total in numeral form and in words.
The survey uses a numeral scale from 1 to 5.
- numeric
common in computing and forms, especially for fields that accept only numbers
- digit-based
more descriptive and often used for systems or displays
- written as numbers
plain explanatory phrase rather than a fixed technical adjective
文法句型
in numeral form
numeral character
numeral scale
用法筆記
Common in forms, passwords, and instructions that contrast digits with fully written words.