pronumeral

English

Etymology

pro- +‎ numeral, modelled on pronoun.

Pronunciation
  • (General Australian) IPA(key): /pɹəʊˈnjuːməɹəl/
  • Audio (AU)(file)
  • Hyphenation: pro‧nu‧mer‧al

Noun

pronumeral (plural pronumerals)

  1. (Australia, mathematics) variable (symbol)
    • 2006, Lyn Baker, “Algebraic Techniques”, in Year 9 Mathematics: Stage 5.3, page 15:
      Pronumerals are symbols, usually letters, used in place of numbers in an expression.

Usage notes

Standard in Australian compulsory education, but rarely used outside Australia.

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