uncountable

[uhn-koun-tuh-buhl]

adjective

1. not countable; incapable of having the total precisely ascertained.

   uncountable colonies of bacteria; uncountable kindnesses and small favors.

2. indefinitely large in number; infinite.

   the uncountable days of eternity.

uncountable

/ ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl /

adjective

1. too many to be counted; innumerable

2. linguistics denoting a noun that does not refer to an isolable object See mass noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncountable¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; un- ¹, countable

Example Sentences

There are hundreds of cable channels and uncountable numbers of internet sites in all shades of political views.

From Salon

Trump, his populist appeals notwithstanding, has reminded us in uncountable ways how much he represents arrogant elitism.

From Salon

Sloan's new memoir "Hello, Friends!: Stories of Dating, Destiny, and Day Jobs" tells her story, including the uncountable amount of jobs she had before working in comedy full time.

From Salon

Both Rataezyk and Erin Skoog described the joy they feel as mothers — how their children have made their life better in uncountable ways.

From Seattle Times

And while her large land sculptures are known, she made uncountable other pieces that she placed in locations known only to her, rarely documenting them.

From New York Times