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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It's been a special occasion destination for Greenvillians for more than half a century, the site of innumerable prom dates and anniversary celebrations. Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 10 May 2026 And better footballers don’t always translate into greater desire to go with the inevitable rise in wages, as innumerable clubs have discovered to their cost. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 May 2026 The pale pink, elegantly languid petals support innumerable color combinations in the garden while mimicking swishing skirts. Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026 These queries could be related to Levi’s Red Tab loyalty program, processing returns, or even the qualities of selvedge denim; the tool’s knowledge is vast and its applications innumerable, the brand said upon launch. Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 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 17 May. 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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