innumerable

adjective

in·​nu·​mer·​a·​ble i-ˈnü-mə-rə-bəl How to pronounce innumerable (audio)
-ˈnyü-;
-ˈn(y)üm-rə-
Synonyms of innumerable
: too many to be numbered : countless
also : very many
innumerably 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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While climate change has had a negative effect on innumerable populations, Kohl theorizes that black vultures — and vultures, in general — may represent an exception. Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 The Thames holds innumerable coins, dress pins, and nails from the pre-industrial era. Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 Another notable sculptor of fabric (often jersey) was the mysterious Madame Grès (Germaine Émilie Krebs), to whom innumerable designers have paid homage, including Yohji Yamamoto, Mossi Traoré, Richard Malone, and Francesco Murano. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 2026 An innumerable number of people who were at Sony back in the day came over to Apple. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 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 27 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

innumerable

adjective
: too many to be numbered : countless
innumerable stars in the sky

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