Indicate the applicable numeral, by holding up the corresponding number of fingers.
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Numeral
/ˈnjuːməɹəl/
Synonyms for "numeral" (140 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (28)
Determiner(1 words)
a number
Adjective(4 words)
Noun(16 words)
adadarabic numeralarabic-numeralbinary digitcardinal numeralcharacterclass of numeralsclviclxiiclxxcoordinatecounting wordcountscxlvd numeraldigit
Strong matches (42)
Noun(24 words)
digit the codedigitaldigitselevenfigurefigure in chartfigure the answerfigure the totalfiguresfiguringfive hundredfortyhundreds numberitalian numerolxiilxixlxxiiilxxviiimillionmodifying term
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Adjective(3 words)
icelandic hundraðmore base ten digitnumber marker
Determiner(1 words)
most roman-numeral
Related words (70)
Noun(42 words)
number modifiernumber partnumber sensesnumber symbolnumber tennumber the itemsnumber the pagesnumber the sectionsnumber wordnumber word classnumeral categorynumerativenumericnumeric adjectivenumeric representationnumeric valuenumerical figurenumerical quantity propertyoneorder word
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a number, actual number, adad, aliquot, arabic numeral.
- Sentence evidence is available for numeral, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "numeral".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "numeral"
Keep "numeral" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "numeral" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "numeral", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "numeral" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
9 entriesArabic numeralRoman numeralbase ten numeralscardinal numeralnumeral notationnumeral symbolnumeral systemnumeral valueordinal numeral
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Jews used Hebrew letters as numerals, and unlike the decimal system, the position of the numeral in the number is irrelevant. Thus one may conclude as many superstitious conclusions as he desires.
Source: tatoeba (1860180)
The octal numeral system uses the digits 0 to 7, and is the base-8 number system.
Source: tatoeba (6667921)
Lojban has a whole repertoire of particle words that express emotions. This idea is from Lojban's mother Láadan. In Lojban, "au" means desire and "ai" means intent. There are many others. Vling is much simpler. An exclamatory sentence ends with "mak1" for strong emotion or with "lei1" for soft emotion. A command ends with "au1" and a polite request ends with "ei1" simply. The numeral "1" indicates a low level tone. Vling tries to be simple.
Source: tatoeba (10704866)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "numeral"?
Closest matches include a number, actual number, adad, aliquot, arabic numeral.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "numeral"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.