numerical adjective

noun

A number used as an adjective: either a cardinal adjective (such as "one") or an ordinal adjective (such as "third").

Meanings

nounnumerical adjective (plural numerical adjectives)

plural numerical adjectives

  1. A number used as an adjective: either a cardinal adjective (such as "one") or an ordinal adjective (such as "third").
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