pronumeral

English

Etymology

From pro- +‎ numeral, modelled on pronoun.

Pronunciation

• (General Australian) IPA^(key): /pɹəʊˈnjuːməɹəl/

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• 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.