numerous
[ noo-mer-uhs, nyoo- ]
/ ˈnu mər əs, ˈnyu- /
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adjective
very many; being or existing in great quantity: numerous visits; numerous fish.
consisting of or comprising a great number of units or individuals: Recent audiences have been more numerous.
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Origin of numerous
synonym study for numerous
1. See many.
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British Dictionary definitions for numerous
numerous
/ (ˈnjuːmərəs) /
adjective
being many
consisting of many units or partsa numerous collection
Derived forms of numerous
numerously, adverbnumerousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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