numerous

Pronunciation: /ˈnuməɹəs/

The English word “numerous” has 4 meanings listed here.

determiner

An indefinite large number of.

adjective

Indefinitely large numerically; many.
Consisting of a large number of individuals or parts.
Having many different qualities.

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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