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number

/ˈnʌmbə/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A whole number or digit representing quantity. For example, the number 4 represents the quantity four.

    - "The number 7 is considered lucky in some cultures."
    - "In mathematics, the number sequence starts from zero."
    - "Can you count the number of apples on the table?"
Antonyms

sensible , sensitive
Synonyms

numeral , rime , scalar , deadened , insensible , stunned
Rhymes
Words rhyming with number
umber , tumber , numberer , plumber , bummer , summer
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Number (en) : A whole number or digit representing quantity.

  2. Number (n) : A person or thing that comes after another.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. humber

  2. humor

  3. hummer

Variants
List of all variants of number that leads to same result
by the numbers , number , numbers , numberable , numbered , numberer , numberers , numbering , numb , numbest , numbly , numbness , numbnesses , number cruncher , number crunchers , number crunching , number crunchings , number line , number lines , go number one , goes number one , going number one , gone number one , number one , number ones , went number one , number plate , number plates , number theoretic , number theories , number theorist , number theory , go number two , goes number two , going number two , gone number two , number two , number twos , went number two
Forms
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numbers, numbering, numbered

Etymology
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The origin of the word 'number' comes from the Old English word 'numor' or 'nomor' which means 'a count' or 'a number'.

Trivia
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  1. The number 0 was invented by the Mayans around 500 AD.

  2. The number 1 is considered the smallest prime number.

  3. The number 13 is considered an unlucky number in some cultures.

  4. The number 7 is considered a lucky number in many cultures.

  5. The largest known prime number is 2^82,589,933-1, which has 24,862,048 digits.

Related Concepts
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  1. Mathematics: Mathematics is the study of numbers, shapes, and patterns. It is a fundamental subject that underpins various aspects of science, engineering, and technology.

  2. Numerology: Numerology is the belief that numbers have mystical, spiritual, or symbolic meanings. It is based on the idea that the universe is made up of numbers and that these numbers have hidden meanings and influences.

Culture
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Numbers have played significant roles in various cultures throughout history. For example, in ancient Egypt, numbers were used for mathematics and astronomy. In literature, numbers have been used symbolically to represent concepts such as perfection and completeness. For instance, in Dante's Divine Comedy, the number seven represents completeness.

How to Memorize "number"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the number 4 as a square with four sides.
    - Visualize the number 7 as a star with seven points.
    - Imagine the number 10 as a group of ten dots.

  2. associate

    - Associate the number 2 with the letter B.
    - Associate the number 5 with the thumb on your hand.
    - Associate the number 8 with the symbol infinity.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' to remember the notes on the lines of the treble clef.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain' to remember the colors of the rainbow in the order of the spectrum.
    - Use the mnemonic 'My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas' to remember the multiplication table of 9.

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