What part of speech are numerals?

Numerals can be considered adjectives or nouns, depending on their function in a sentence.

Here's why:

* Adjective: When a numeral describes or modifies a noun, it acts as an adjective.

* Example: "There are three apples on the table." (Three describes the number of apples)

* Noun: When a numeral stands alone and refers to a quantity or number, it acts as a noun.

* Example: "I need two." (Two refers to the quantity needed)

It's important to remember that numerals are not verbs, adverbs, or pronouns.