innumerable

adjective

in·​nu·​mer·​a·​ble i-ˈnü-mə-rə-bəl How to pronounce innumerable (audio)
-ˈnyü-;
-ˈn(y)üm-rə-
: 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

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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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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Cite this Entry

“Innumerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innumerable. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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