Glossary Term Definition
Numerals with varying heights and descenders that blend harmoniously with lowercase text, also known as text figures or lowercase figures.
Definition
Numerals with varying heights and descenders that blend harmoniously with lowercase text. The figures 0, 1, and 2 are typically x-height; 6 and 8 have ascenders; 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 have descenders. Also known as text figures or lowercase figures. Compare with lining (titling) figures.
Source
No access — Robert Bringhurst — p. 327:
Numerals with varying heights and descenders that blend harmoniously with lowercase text.