Countless: meaning, definitions and examples

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countless

 

[ ˈkaʊntlɪs ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

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 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

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