Arabic numeral

Betekenis (Engels)

1. A number represented using an Indian and Arabic system involving the symbols 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0, representing digits.
2. (in-plural) The system using such numerals, now employed throughout the world.

Concepten

Arabische cijfers

Arabisch cijfer

Synoniemen

Hindu-Arabic numeral

Hindu numeral

4

5

6

1

arabic figure

7

3

2

Vertalingen

arabische Ziffer

chiffre arabe

numero arabo

número arábigo

xifra aràbiga

algarismo

algarismo arábico

arabische Zahl

número indio

número indoarábigo

algarismos arábicos

número aràbic

numeración arábiga

numération arabe

Etymologie (Engels)

A calque of Medieval Latin numerus Arabicus, from its gradual adoption in Europe from Arabic sources.