innumerable

adjective

in·​nu·​mer·​a·​ble i-ˈnü-mə-rə-bəl How to pronounce innumerable (audio)
-ˈnyü-;
-ˈn(y)üm-rə-
Synonyms of innumerablenext
: too many to be numbered : countless
also : very many
innumerably
i-ˈnü-mə-rə-blē How to pronounce innumerable (audio)
-ˈnyü-;
-ˈn(y)üm-rə-
adverb

Synonyms of innumerable

Examples of innumerable in a Sentence

There are innumerable errors in the book. our reasons to give thanks are as innumerable as the stars
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There are innumerable combinations of situations and eventualities that flow from that, but at its core, that’s really what the game is about. Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026 According to The Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics, Hungary’s literary tradition goes back to its founding as a state around AD 1000, preceded by innumerable centuries of tribal folklore and shamanistic songs. Ange Mlinko, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026 The ensuing match included an aerosol can, Misao running Hattori over with her bike, innumerable hand signs for jutsu and acrobatic takedowns. Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026 The myth of the lone, innate genius—aside from being patently untrue—does nothing to aid Austen here, who has long been justly studied and celebrated for her innumerable merits. Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for innumerable

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin innumerabilis, from in- + numerabilis numerable

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of innumerable was in the 14th century

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“Innumerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innumerable. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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innumerable

adjective
in·​nu·​mer·​a·​ble in-ˈ(y)üm-(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce innumerable (audio)
: too many to be numbered : countless
innumerable stars in the sky
innumerably adverb

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