pronumeral en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /pɹəʊˈnjuːməɹəl/ (Australia)
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Etymology
From pro- + numeral, modelled on pronoun.
Meanings
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(Australia) variable (symbol)
Pronumerals are symbols, usually letters, used in place of numbers in an expression.
2006, Lyn Baker, “Algebraic Techniques”, in Year 9 Mathematics: Stage 5.3, page 15:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pronumerals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |