arabic numeral

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arabic numeral

A child writes the Arabic numeral 5 on a chalkboard.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A symbol from the set 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9: An Arabic numeral is any of the ten standard digits used in the modern decimal number system to represent numerical values.
Usage
  • Arabic numerals are the most common symbols used worldwide for writing numbers.
  • They are distinct from Roman numerals (e.g., I, V, X) and other numeral systems.
  • The term is often used to differentiate this digit set from written number words (e.g., "one", "two").
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The number 2024 is written using Arabic numerals.
    • Please write your answer as an Arabic numeral, not a word.
    • The clock displayed the time in Arabic numerals.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: Although called "Arabic," these numerals originated in India and were transmitted to Europe via Arab mathematicians.
  • In Computing: Arabic numerals are the standard digits used in digital displays and programming.
Variants and Related Words
  • Digit (n): Any of the ten Arabic numerals from 0 to 9.
  • Hindu-Arabic numeral (n): A fuller term acknowledging the Indian origins of the numeral system.
  • Numeral (n): Any symbol used to represent a number (this includes Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, etc.).
Synonyms
  • Digit
  • Hindu-Arabic numeral
Antonyms / Contrasting Terms
  • Roman numeral: A numeral from the system using letters like I, V, X, L, C, D, M (e.g., MMXXIV for 2024).
  • Written number: A number expressed in word form (e.g., "seven," "one hundred").
arabic numeral

A child writes the Arabic numeral 5 on a chalkboard.

Noun
  1. one of the symbols 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0

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