Countless: meaning, definitions and examples
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countless
[ ˈkaʊntlɪs ]
used to describe a large number or quantity
Too numerous to count or measure. Innumerable. Incalculable. Boundless.
Synonyms
boundless, incalculable, innumerable, numerous
Examples of usage
- There are countless stars in the universe.
- We face countless challenges in our daily lives.
- The artist created countless paintings during his lifetime.
used to emphasize the extent or degree of something
Very many; innumerable or incalculable. Extremely.
Synonyms
extremely, incalculable, innumerable, very many
Examples of usage
- She has read countless books on the subject.
- There are countless ways to achieve success.
Translations
Translations of the word "countless" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incontável
🇮🇳 अनगिनत (Anaginat)
🇩🇪 unzählig
🇮🇩 tak terhitung
🇺🇦 незліченний
🇵🇱 niezliczony
🇯🇵 数え切れない (kazoekirenai)
🇫🇷 innombrable
🇪🇸 incontable
🇹🇷 sayısız
🇰🇷 셀 수 없는 (sel su eomneun)
🇸🇦 لا يحصى (la yuhsa)
🇨🇿 nespočetný
🇸🇰 nespočetný
🇨🇳 无数的 (wúshù de)
🇸🇮 neštet
🇮🇸 óteljandi
🇰🇿 сансыз (sansyz)
🇬🇪 უამრავი (uamaravi)
🇦🇿 sayısız
🇲🇽 incontable
Word origin
The word 'countless' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the combination of 'count' and the suffix '-less'. It has been used to express the concept of a number or quantity too great to be counted or measured. Over time, 'countless' has become a common adjective and adverb in the English language, emphasizing the vastness or extent of something.
See also: count, countable, countenance, counter, counting, county, discount, encounter, recount, recounted, uncountable.