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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The conjecture says that even within enormous, scattered and chaotic assemblages of points existing across innumerable dimensions, simple, orderly shapes will inevitably crop up. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 May 2026 Lone-wolf attackers with innumerable possible grievances. Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 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 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 20 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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