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Definitions -> R -> Roman Numerals


 Roman Numerals


How ancient Romans used to write numbers.

I, V, X, L, C, D, M are the symbols used.

Example: 1984 = MCMLXXXIV

We still use them today in special places, like numbering important events such as the Olympic Games, and sometimes on clocks and books.