Numerous: meaning, definitions and examples
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numerous
[ ˈnjuː.mər.əs ]
describing a large quantity
Existing in great quantity or numbers; many. Being many and diverse.
Synonyms
abundant, countless, many, plentiful, several
Examples of usage
- There were numerous complaints about the noise.
- The project attracted numerous volunteers from the community.
- The company has numerous locations around the world.
- The book includes numerous examples to illustrate the concept.
- The team faced numerous challenges during the competition.
Translations
Translations of the word "numerous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 numeroso
🇮🇳 असंख्य
🇩🇪 zahlreich
🇮🇩 banyak
🇺🇦 численний
🇵🇱 liczny
🇯🇵 多数の (たすうの)
🇫🇷 nombreux
🇪🇸 numeroso
🇹🇷 çok sayıda
🇰🇷 수많은
🇸🇦 عديدة
🇨🇿 četný
🇸🇰 početný
🇨🇳 众多 (zhòng duō)
🇸🇮 številni
🇮🇸 margir
🇰🇿 көптеген
🇬🇪 მრავალი
🇦🇿 çoxsaylı
🇲🇽 numeroso
Word origin
The word 'numerous' originated from the Latin word 'numerōsus', which means 'full of numbers'. The term has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. Over time, 'numerous' has evolved to describe a large quantity or multitude of things. It is commonly used in various contexts to emphasize the abundance or diversity of something.
See also: enumerable, innumerable, numberable, numbering, numbers.