Numerals

/ˈnuːmərəlz/ noun

Definition

Symbols used to represent numbers, like 1, 2, 3 or I, V, X in Roman numerals.

Etymology

From Latin 'numeralis' meaning 'relating to number,' from 'numerus' (number). The Romans used 'numeral' to describe their number symbols centuries before Arabic numerals were adopted.

Kelly Says

Arabic numerals (0-9) aren't actually from Arabia—they were developed in India and adopted by Arab mathematicians, then spread to Europe through trade, which is why 'Indian numerals' might be a better name!

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