Myriad: meaning, definitions and examples
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myriad
[ ˈmɪrɪəd ]
a large number
A myriad is a countless or extremely great number. It can be used to emphasize the vastness or variety of something.
Synonyms
countless, innumerable, multitude, numerous
Examples of usage
- There were a myriad of stars twinkling in the night sky.
- She had to choose from a myriad of options for her next vacation destination.
- The internet offers a myriad of resources for learning new skills.
- The artist used a myriad of colors to create a vibrant painting.
- I was overwhelmed by the myriad of tasks I had to complete.
Translations
Translations of the word "myriad" in other languages:
🇵🇹 miríade
🇮🇳 असंख्य
🇩🇪 Unzahl
🇮🇩 banyak sekali
🇺🇦 безліч
🇵🇱 mnóstwo
🇯🇵 無数
🇫🇷 myriade
🇪🇸 miríada
🇹🇷 sayısız
🇰🇷 무수함
🇸🇦 عدد لا يحصى
🇨🇿 nespočet
🇸🇰 nespočetné množstvo
🇨🇳 无数
🇸🇮 nešteto
🇮🇸 ógrynni
🇰🇿 сансыз
🇬🇪 უამრავი
🇦🇿 saysız-hesabsız
🇲🇽 miríada
Etymology
The word 'myriad' originated from the Greek word 'murias', which means ten thousand. In ancient Greece, it was used to represent an extremely large number. Over time, the meaning of 'myriad' has evolved to refer to a countless or immense number of things. It has been used in English literature since the 16th century and continues to be a popular word to convey the idea of abundance or variety.