Synonyms for numeral

Most common

digit · cipher

All synonyms

Noun

Adjective

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A symbol that is not a word and represents a number, such as the Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3 or the Roman numerals I, V, X, L.

2. adj. 1

   Of or relating to numbers; numerical.

Related words

Phrases

ordinal numeral numeral system multiplicative numeral cardinal numeral

Forms

Plural

numerals → numbers, digits, figures, ciphers…

Example sentences

• digit 25 times 6 equals 1_0. What is the missing digit?
• cipher My best guess is it needs an asymmetric cipher.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

digit²

6 letters

number², figure², cipher², cypher²

7 letters

numeric³

9 letters

numerical⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (digit² = 2 syllables).