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numeric

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Of or about or denoting numbers.

Pronunciation

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noomehrik

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IPA pronunciation (US)

nuˈmɛɹɪk

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to or denoting numbers

  2. Of or relating to numbers, especially the characters 0 to 9.

noun

  1. mathematics

    Any number, proper or improper fraction, or incommensurable ratio.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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This meaning: Of or relating to or denoting numbers

Used this way, numeric is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “Please enter the numeric code to unlock the secure account.”

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numeric keypadnumeric valuenumeric datanumeric fieldnumeric expressionnumeric variablenumeric codenumeric information

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • numerical

    Of or relating to or denoting numbers.

  • quantitative

    Of a measurements and data types: based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality.

  • numeral

    Of or relating to numbers.

Word Family

Related forms, grouped by how they connect.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • numerologynounScientific field · specialist

    The study of the supposed occult influence of numbers on human affairs.

  • numeralnounDerived noun

    A symbol used to represent a number.

  • numericaladjectiveDerived adjective

    Related to Of or relating to or denoting numbers.

  • numericallyadverbDerived adverb

    In number.

Related Words

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More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: of or relating to or denoting numbers

denotative

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