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numerous

//ˈnuməɹəs//

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Determiner

A word placed before a noun to show which person or thing is meant, or how much or how many.

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Forms

Comparative
more numerous
Superlative
most numerous

Definitions

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

  1. 1.Indefinitely large numerically; many.

    • The reasons to refrain are numerous.

  2. 2.Consisting of a large number of individuals or parts.

    • A numerous band of men and maidens escorts him by torchlight.

Determiner

A word placed before a noun to show which person or thing is meant, or how much or how many.

  1. 1.An indefinite large number of.

    • There are numerous reasons to refrain.
    • There are numerous definitions of the word 'man'.

Frequency

Overall

Uncommon· #2378

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Uncommon
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

Etymology

From Middle English numerous from Latin numerōsus (“numerous, abundant; harmonious”), from numerus (“number”).

Doublet of numerose.

Analyzeable as numero- + -ous.

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