innumerous

adjective

in·​nu·​mer·​ous i-ˈnü-mə-rəs How to pronounce innumerous (audio)
-ˈnyü-;
-ˈn(y)üm-rəs

Examples of innumerous in a Sentence

had offered to help with the cleaning on innumerous occasions
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Word History

Etymology

Latin innumerus, from in- + numerus number

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of innumerous was in 1531

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Cite this Entry

“Innumerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innumerous. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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