Meaning of the word numeral in English

What does numeral mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

numeral

US /ˈnuː.mə.rəl/
UK /ˈnjuː.mə.rəl/

Noun

a symbol or word representing a number

Example:
The Roman numeral 'V' represents the number five.
He wrote the date using Arabic numerals.

Adjective

relating to or denoting a number

Example:
The numeral system is fundamental to mathematics.
He used a numeral code to encrypt the message.