numerous

[ noo-mer-uhs, nyoo- ]

adjective

1. very many; being or existing in great quantity:

   numerous visits;

   numerous fish.

2. consisting of or comprising a great number of units or individuals:

   Recent audiences have been more numerous.

numerous

/ ˈnjuːmərəs /

adjective

1. being many
2. consisting of many units or parts

   a numerous collection

Derived Forms

• ˈnumerousness, noun
• ˈnumerously, adverb

Other Words From

• numer·ous·ly adverb
• numer·ous·ness nu·me·ros·i·ty [noo-m, uh, -, ros, -i-tee, nyoo-], noun
• over·numer·ous adjective
• over·numer·ous·ly adverb
• over·numer·ous·ness noun
• super·numer·ous adjective
• super·numer·ous·ly adverb
• super·numer·ous·ness noun
• un·numer·ous adjective
• un·numer·ous·ly adverb
• un·numer·ous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of numerous¹

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin numerōsus “consisting of a great number, numerous,” equivalent to numer(us) number + -ōsus -ous

Synonym Study

See many.

Example Sentences

He is one of the architects of critical pedagogy and the recipient of numerous international awards for this work in education.

From Salon

"Our condolences to the artist’s family, loved ones, friends and all the numerous admirers of his work and talent."

From BBC

Online services, including numerous telehealth companies, also send ketamine to patients' homes virtually.

From Salon

The hearing was told Warmington's conduct became a cause for concern after she made numerous comments about patients and colleagues.

From BBC

Over a career of 21 years, Cumbria Constabulary's PC Ruth Coates has been "punched, kicked, spat at numerous times, headbutted and dragged along by a moving vehicle".

From BBC

Related Words

• big
• diverse
• great
• large
• plentiful
• various