adjective numeral

  • 1numeral — (n.) 1520s, word expressing a number, from M.Fr. numéral (late 15c.), from L.L. numeralis of or belonging to a number, from L. numerus a number (see NUMBER (Cf. number) (n.)). Meaning figure standing for a number is from 1680s. As an adjective,… …

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  • 2numeral — ► NOUN ▪ a figure, word, or group of figures denoting a number. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ of or denoting a number …

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  • 3numeral — noun (C) a written sign that represents a number numeral adjective …

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  • 4numeral — /ˈnjumərəl / (say nyoohmuhruhl) noun 1. a figure, letter, or group of figures or letters, denoting a number: the numeral for nine is 9; the Roman numerals. –adjective 2. of or relating to number; consisting of numbers. 3. expressing or denoting… …

  • 5numeral — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin numeralis, from Latin numerus Date: 14th century 1. of, relating to, or expressing numbers 2. consisting of numbers or numerals • numerally adverb II. noun Date: 1686 …

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  • 6numeral — noun a figure, word, or group of figures denoting a number. adjective of or denoting a number. Origin ME: from late L. numeralis, from L. numerus (see number) …

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  • 7Ternary numeral system — Ternary or trinary is the base num|3 numeral system. Analogous to a bit , a ternary digit is known as a trit (trinary digit). One trit contains about 1.58596 (log 2 3) bit of information. Although ternary most often refers to a system in which… …

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  • 8Esan — (pronounced / aysan /) is one of the major ethnic groups in Edo State, South south geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It is believed by many historians that the name Esan (originally, E san fia ) owes its origin to Bini (meaning, they have fled or… …

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  • 9Nominal group (functional grammar) — Those five beautiful shiny Jonathan apples sitting on the chair In systemic functional grammar (SFG), a nominal group is a group of words which expresses an entity. A nominal group is widely regarded as synonymous to noun phrase in other… …

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  • 10Langue de Cicéron — Latin Pour les articles homonymes, voir Latin (homonymie). Latin Latina lingua Région Europe Typologie SOV …

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