numeral

Definition of Numeral in English :

1. number, numeral

a symbol used to represent a number

Example Sentences:
'he learned to write the numerals before he went to school'

2. numeral, numeric, numerical

of or relating to or denoting numbers

Example Sentences:
'a numeral adjective'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Numeral

noun

1.

a symbol or group of symbols used to express a number: for example, 6 (Arabic), VI (Roman), 110 (binary)

adjective

2.

of, consisting of, or denoting a number

adjective

1.

of, expressing, or denoting a number or numbers

noun

2.

a figure, letter, or a group of any of these, expressing a number

see also Arabic numerals, Roman numerals

3. [pl.]

the numerals of the year of graduation of one's class in college, high school, etc., awarded for participation in sports, activities etc.

n.

A symbol or mark used to represent a number.

adj.

Of, relating to, or representing numbers.