numerable

adjective

nu·​mer·​a·​ble ˈnü-mə-rə-bəl How to pronounce numerable (audio)
ˈnüm-rə-;
ˈnyü-mə-, 
ˈnyüm-rə-
Synonyms of numerablenext
: capable of being counted

Examples of numerable in a Sentence

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Perlmutter's department is separate from Marvel Studios, which is responsible for producing numerable superhero blockbusters including the Avengers movies in recent years. — Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2023 Supplies The amount of eye shadow formula choices these days are about as numerable as the brushes available. — Devon Abelman, Allure, 19 Aug. 2019

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin numerābilis, from numerāre "to count, number entry 2" + -bilis "subject to or capable of (the action of the verb)" — more at -able

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of numerable was in 1570

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“Numerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerable. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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