numerous
Americanadjective
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very many; being or existing in great quantity.
numerous visits;
numerous fish.
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consisting of or comprising a great number of units or individuals.
Recent audiences have been more numerous.
adjective
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being many
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consisting of many units or parts
a numerous collection
Related Words
See many.
Other Word Forms
- numerosity noun
- numerously adverb
- numerousness noun
- overnumerous adjective
- overnumerously adverb
- overnumerousness noun
- supernumerous adjective
- supernumerously adverb
- supernumerousness noun
- unnumerous adjective
- unnumerously adverb
- unnumerousness noun
Etymology
Origin of numerous
First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin numerōsus “consisting of a great number, numerous,” equivalent to numer(us) number + -ōsus -ous
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
One said he knew numerous CEOs who chose not to attend this year, opting to avoid the spotlight and send their CFOs or other executives in their place.
Mosaku’s performance was subtle and touching, yet extremely affecting, as evidenced by the numerous fan edits, fan accounts, and viewer analyses that emerged in the film’s wake.
From Salon
Since then, the unsolved case has inspired numerous movies, television dramas and books, most notably James Ellroy’s 1987 novel, “The Black Dahlia.”
The race to replace Price is likely to be one of the more competitive in June, with numerous well-funded candidates.
From Los Angeles Times
Steve has made numerous attempts to contact the administrators, including spending nearly 15 hours on the phone on hold, he told the BBC.
From BBC
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