Greek numeral

noun

One of the Greek numerals. A symbol formed from one or more of the letters of the Greek alphabet which has been modified by the addition of a mark, thus: Δ' θ'. These are used to numerate monarchs, chapters, etc as Roman numerals are used in English.

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nounGreek numeral (plural Greek numerals)

plural Greek numerals

  1. One of the Greek numerals. A symbol formed from one or more of the letters of the Greek alphabet which has been modified by the addition of a mark, thus: Δ' θ'. These are used to numerate monarchs, chapters, etc as Roman numerals are used in English.

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Greek numeral. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Greek%20numeral

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