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Numerous

//ˈnuməɹəs// adj, det

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Indefinitely large numerically; many.

    "The reasons to refrain are numerous."

  2. 2
    Consisting of a large number of individuals or parts.

    "A numerous band of men and maidens escorts him by torchlight."

Adjective
  1. 1
    amounting to a large indefinite number wordnet
Determiner
  1. 1
    An indefinite large number of.

    "There are numerous definitions of the word 'man'."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English numerous from Latin numerōsus (“numerous, abundant; harmonious”), from numerus (“number”). Doublet of numerose. Analyzeable as numero- + -ous.

Etymology 2

From Middle English numerous from Latin numerōsus (“numerous, abundant; harmonious”), from numerus (“number”). Doublet of numerose. Analyzeable as numero- + -ous.

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