Countless: meaning, definitions and examples

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countless

[ ˈkaʊntlɪs ]

^{Context #1}

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.

^{Context #2}

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.