Innumerable: meaning, definitions and examples

Same as 'innumerable' given above.

• The forest was home to innumerable species

Used in everyday language to describe something that is so many it feels impossible to count.

• She received countless messages of support

Used to describe something that can't be counted, usually because it is not countable by nature (e.g., sand, water) or because it is too numerous.

• The beach was covered in uncountable grains of sand

Used to describe many people or things and often used in both formal and informal settings.

• There were numerous options to choose from

Often used in more formal or literary contexts to describe a large number or a large variety of something.

• The multitudinous voices in the crowd created a deafening roar

This word is best when referring to something that is so numerous it can't be counted, typically used for positive or neutral contexts.

• There are innumerable stars in the sky
• She has received innumerable compliments on her dress

This word works well when referring to something so great or numerous it cannot be calculated, can be used in both positive and negative contexts.

• The damage caused by the storm is incalculable
• The benefits of this new technology are incalculable

This word suits situations where something is so vast or extreme that it can't be measured, often used in a positive or neutral context.

• The love a mother has for her child is immeasurable
• His contribution to the project was of immeasurable value

This word is appropriate when it is impossible to express something in numbers, generally used for neutral or technical contexts.

• The social benefits of the program are unquantifiable
• The exact cost of the pollution is unquantifiable

This word is ideal for things so deep or complex that they are beyond understanding, often used in a neutral or negative context.

• The mysteries of the universe are unfathomable
• Her grief was unfathomable after the loss of her son