Meaning
3 sensesIndefinitely large numerically; many.
The reasons to refrain are numerous.
zahlreich, vielzählig
многочи́сленныйmnogočíslennyj
багаточи́сельнийbahatočýselʹnyj, числе́ннийčyslénnyj
Consisting of a large number of individuals or parts.
amounting to a large indefinite number
(archaic)Having many different qualities.
Examples
177 sentencesI've done that numerous of times.
Tom has been here numerous times.
Tom tried to call Mary numerous times.
deTom versuchte mehrmals Mary anzurufen.
Tom is the author of numerous books.
Tom has been to Boston numerous times.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English numerous from Latin numerōsus (“numerous, abundant; harmonious”), fromFrom Middle English numerous from Latin numerōsus (“numerous, abundant; harmonious”), from numerus (“number”). Doublet of numerose. Analyzeable as numero- + -ous.
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Forms
more numerous, most numerous| Comparative | more numerous Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most numerous Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- amounting to a large indefinite number:legion
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form