Enumerable Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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enumerable

[ɪˈnjuːmərəbl ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

programming

Capable of being enumerated or counted.

Synonyms

countable, listable, numberable.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
enumerable	Typically used in mathematical and computer science contexts to describe a set or collection that can be counted or listed in a systematic way. The set of natural numbers is enumerable Enumerable types are a common feature in programming languages
countable	Often used in everyday language and accounting to describe items or quantities that can be counted individually. The books on the shelf are countable In linguistics, 'apple' is a countable noun
listable	Used when referring to data or items that can be arranged into a list, often in a practical or organizational setting. The tasks for the project are listable All customers' names should be listable in the database
numberable	Less common in everyday speech, often found in theoretical or formal contexts where the items can be assigned numbers. In the study, the outcomes were numberable The items in the collection are numberable and well-documented

Examples of usage

Arrays in many programming languages are enumerable data structures.
The enumerable interface in Ruby allows you to iterate over a collection of objects.

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

general

Easily seen or noticed; conspicuous.

Synonyms

obvious, prominent, visible.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
enumerable	Typically used in mathematical or technical contexts to describe something that can be counted or listed. The items in the collection are enumerable, making it easy to iterate through them. In set theory, an enumerable set can be matched with the natural numbers.
visible	Used when something can be seen, often refers to something that is in sight or easily detectable. The mountain is visible from our hotel room. There were visible signs of improvement in her health.
obvious	Used when something is very clear and easy to see, understand, or notice. It is obvious that she is not happy with the decision. The solution to the problem was obvious to everyone in the room.
prominent	Used to describe something that is very noticeable or important, often standing out in a particular context. He is a prominent figure in the community. The statue is prominently displayed in the center of the square.

Examples of usage

The enumerable evidence led to a quick resolution of the case.
The flaws in the design were quite enumerable.

Translations

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Interesting Facts

Mathematics

In mathematics, enumerable refers to a set of numbers or items that can be counted, even if it’s infinite.
A famous example is the set of whole numbers, which can be counted one by one (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

Computer Science

In programming, enumerable often refers to collections of data that can be iterated over, like arrays or lists.
Languages like JavaScript and Python use the term to denote objects or data structures that can be looped through.

Philosophy

Philosophers debate the concept of 'enumerability' when discussing the infinite, questioning what can truly be counted in the universe.
This concept raises questions about existence and categorization, pondering what it means to 'count' something.

Literature

In literature, items or themes can be enumerated to highlight their importance, listing them to create emphasis.
Some poetry employs enumeration to create rhythm or a sense of scale, by counting elements in stanzas.

Origin of 'enumerable'

Main points about word origin

The word comes from the Latin 'enumerare', meaning 'to count' or 'to name one by one'.
Its usage in English dates back to the late 16th century, where it originally meant counting things out loud.

The word 'enumerable' originated from the Latin word 'enumerabilis' which means 'able to be counted'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 15th century. Over time, its usage expanded to include both literal counting aspects as well as more abstract meanings related to visibility and noticeability.