Latin dictionary · noun
numerus
number
Dictionary forms: numerus, numerī
Inflection: second declension
Meaning and definitions
- number
- Roman military unit
- collection, quantity
- rank, position
- time, rhythm
- a verse
Connected roots
- numer-
number
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- numerous
great in number; many
Recorded forms
| Form | Grammar |
|---|---|
| numerus | nom. sg. |
| numerī | nom. pl. |
| numerī | gen. sg. |
| numerōrum | gen. pl. |
| numerō | dat. sg. |
| numerīs | dat. pl. |
| numerum | acc. sg. |
| numerōs | acc. pl. |
| numerō | abl. sg. |
| numerīs | abl. pl. |
| numere | voc. sg. |
| numerī | voc. pl. |
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