numeral

/ˈnjuːməɹəl/noun
Elementary
1

A symbol that is not a word and represents a number, such as the Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3 or the Roman numerals I, V, X, L.

2

A representation of a number composed of such symbols.

3

A number word, a simple or compound word for a number often having particular grammatical attributes depending on the language.

4

A card whose rank is a number (usually including the ace as 1).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing