MCLXIV

MCLXIV is the Roman numeral representation of the number 1164. The Roman numeral system uses letters to represent numbers. In this case, M stands for 1000, C for 100, L for 50, and X for 10, with IV representing 4. When these are combined, MCLXIV is calculated as M + C + L + X + IV, which equals 1000 + 100 + 50 + 10 + 4 = 1164.

The Roman numeral system was widely used in ancient Rome and continued to be used in Europe for many centuries. It is still occasionally used today, particularly for numbering monarchs, chapters in books, and in some formal contexts. Understanding Roman numerals involves knowing the value of each letter and the rules for their combination. Generally, letters are added together from left to right, with larger values preceding smaller ones. However, a smaller value preceding a larger one indicates subtraction, as seen in IV (5 - 1 = 4).

Therefore, MCLXIV precisely denotes the cardinal number one thousand one hundred sixty-four. Its significance lies solely in its numerical value, and it does not inherently possess any deeper symbolic meaning beyond its mathematical representation.