Numerable: meaning, definitions and examples
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numerable
[ ˈnjuː.mə.rə.bl̩ ]
countable quantity
Numerable refers to something that can be counted or numbered. It is often used in mathematical or philosophical contexts to describe sets or collections that have a finite or infinite number of elements.
Synonyms
ascertainable, countable, measurable
Examples of usage
- The stars in the sky are numerable.
- Your achievements are numerable and worth celebrating.
- The tasks on the to-do list are numerable.
Translations
Translations of the word "numerable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 numerável
🇮🇳 गणनीय
🇩🇪 zählbar
🇮🇩 dapat dihitung
🇺🇦 лічильний
🇵🇱 policzalny
🇯🇵 可算の
🇫🇷 dénombrable
🇪🇸 numerable
🇹🇷 sayılabilir
🇰🇷 셈할 수 있는
🇸🇦 قابل للعد
🇨🇿 počitatelný
🇸🇰 počítateľný
🇨🇳 可数的
🇸🇮 številčen
🇮🇸 teljanlegur
🇰🇿 есептелетін
🇬🇪 დაგეგმილი
🇦🇿 sayılabilən
🇲🇽 numerable
Etymology
The word 'numerable' originates from the Latin word 'numerabilis', which is derived from 'numerare', meaning 'to count'. The root 'numer-' refers to numbers, highlighting the act of counting or quantifying. This term has been adopted into the English language, retaining its association with countability and quantification. The usage of 'numerable' reflects the mathematical concept of sets, particularly in discussions of cardinality, which defines the size or number of elements in a set. As mathematics evolved, particularly in the 19th century with the work of set theorists, the importance of understanding countable versus uncountable sets became crucial, solidifying the term's relevance in both academic and everyday language.