I. ˈn(y)üm(ə)rəl adjective
Etymology: Middle French, from Late Latin numeralis, from Latin numerus number + -alis -al — more at nimble
1. : of, relating to, or expressing numbers
numeral adjective
used the letters of their alphabet for numeral symbols — D.E.Smith
2. : consisting of numbers or numerals
numeral cipher
• nu·mer·al·ly -rəlē, -li adverb
II. noun
( -s )
1. : number 6
2. numerals plural : the numbers designating by year a school or college class
carried a banner with the class numerals on it in the reunion parade
won numerals in basketball, baseball, and track
— compare letter 6
Synonyms: see number