uncountable

adjective

un·​count·​able ˌən-ˈkau̇n-tə-bəl How to pronounce uncountable (audio)
: unable to be counted
especially : of an amount too great to be counted
uncountable stars
There are great heaps of mussels; mackerel and sardines in uncountable numbers … Jay Jacobs

Examples of uncountable in a Sentence

an uncountable number of mosquitoes in the yard
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Any delay in fixing the damage could be fatal for as-yet uncountable Floridians. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025 In the short video, a giant mass of salmon — an uncountable number of fish — are stacked up like cordwood in the narrow stream. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025 When fires devastated multiple communities in Southern California, determined firefighters, numerous volunteers and rescue groups stepped up to help in uncountable ways. Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025 With Nvidia and other Magnificent Seven banners as far as the eye can see, and an uncountable number of emerging vendors, most all are infusing AI into their future offerings. Dean Debiase, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncountable

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uncountable was in 1582

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“Uncountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncountable. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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