numerous
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.nu·mer·ous
adjective \ˈnüm-rəs, ˈnü-mə-; ˈnyüm-, ˈnyü-mə-\Definition of NUMEROUS
: consisting of great numbers of units or individuals <born into a numerous family>; also : many <received numerous complaints>
— nu·mer·ous·ly adverb
— nu·mer·ous·ness noun
See Examples of NUMEROUS
- She decided to leave for numerous reasons.
- The birds are becoming more numerous in this area.
Origin of NUMEROUS
Middle English, from Latin numerosus, from numerus
First Known Use: 15th century
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