countless

[kount-lis]

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adjective

too numerous to count; innumerable: the countless stars.

Origin of countless

First recorded in 1580–90; count¹ + -less

Related formscount·less·ly, adverb

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numberless, endless, myriad, unlimited.

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Contemporary Examples

This puts them at odds with the countless polytheistic religions, where many gods compete for prominence.
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December 7, 2014
After countless renovations for strangers, the Property Brothers are inviting you to their home.
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And, as in countless other countries (Uganda, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria), LGBT people are a convenient scapegoat.
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Considering the grand tradition of un-predictability in the Hermit Kingdom, there are countless other possibilities.
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Like countless other boys in Massapequa, he had a crew cut and wore Keds sneakers and T-shirts with horizontal stripes.
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October 5, 2014

Historical Examples

But for her consolation were the matters of food and dress, and of countless junketings.
Within the Law
Marvin Dana
She hailed the happy thought and invested in countless yards of gauze.
Camps, Quarters and Casual Places
Archibald Forbes
Notwithstanding the opinions of countless flies, it was not an attractive place.
Johnny Bear
E. T. Seton
His works, countless in number, are the record of his knowledge.
Initiation into Philosophy
Emile Faguet
His "countless myriads of living units" are all well enough in their way.
Life: Its True Genesis
R. W. Wright

British Dictionary definitions for countless

countless

adjective

innumerable; myriad

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Word Origin and History for countless

adj.

"numberless, uncountable," 1580s, from count (v.) + -less.

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Contemporary Examples

This puts them at odds with the countless polytheistic religions, where many gods compete for prominence.

After countless renovations for strangers, the Property Brothers are inviting you to their home.

And, as in countless other countries (Uganda, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria), LGBT people are a convenient scapegoat.

Considering the grand tradition of un-predictability in the Hermit Kingdom, there are countless other possibilities.

Like countless other boys in Massapequa, he had a crew cut and wore Keds sneakers and T-shirts with horizontal stripes.

Historical Examples

But for her consolation were the matters of food and dress, and of countless junketings.

She hailed the happy thought and invested in countless yards of gauze.

Notwithstanding the opinions of countless flies, it was not an attractive place.

His works, countless in number, are the record of his knowledge.

His "countless myriads of living units" are all well enough in their way.

countless

Word Origin and History for countless

adj.

Origin of countless