Latin numerals
nounUK /ˈlæt.ɪn ˈnjuː.mər.əlz/
US /ˈlæt.ɪn ˈnuː.mər.əlz/
Latin numerals are the old number symbols like I, V, X, L, C, D, and M that Romans used.
The clock uses Latin numerals, so four o'clock is written as IV.
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2. The letters used in Latin writing to stand for numbers.
Students learned to read Latin numerals on old monuments.
3. A system of number signs based on letters rather than digits.
Latin numerals are still used for movie sequels and Super Bowls.
4. The numeral symbols found on traditional clocks and watches.
The grandfather clock had Latin numerals instead of Arabic ones.