The term "more numeral" refers to a mathematical symbol or character used to represent numbers that are greater than or equal to the number it represents. It is commonly encountered in mathematical notation, particularly in the field of arithmetic.
The purpose of a more numeral is to succinctly and accurately represent a quantity that is larger than the numeral itself. It eliminates the need for repetitive writing of numerals and provides a concise representation of numeric values.
More numerals are typically represented by a single character that possesses specific attributes or modifications to convey the increased numerical value. These modifications can include adding horizontal or diagonal lines, dots, or other symbols to the existing numeral to signify its enhanced quantity.
For instance, in the Roman numeral system, a "V" represents the number 5, while an "X" represents 10. By adding a horizontal line or dash above a numeral, it becomes a more numeral. So, a "V̄" represents 5,000, and an "X̄" represents 10,000.
In various ancient numeral systems like Roman, Egyptian, Mayan, Babylonian, or Chinese, the use of more numerals was critical to express larger numbers effectively. However, in modern numeral systems such as Arabic or decimal, the use of positional notation and place value obviates the need for more numerals as they allow the construction of larger numbers through combining basic symbols.
