numerous

adjective

Simple meaning

Made up of a large number of people or parts.

Pronunciation

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noomeruhs

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈnumɚəs

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Definition

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adjective

Consisting of a large number of individuals or parts.
Indefinitely large numerically; many.

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This meaning: Consisting of a large number of individuals or parts.

Used this way, numerous is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone: Neutral
Formality: Neutral
Intensity: Not strongly marked
How common: Moderately common
Connotation: No strong connotation
Usage feel: Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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numerous occasionsnumerous ways

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

numerologynounScientific field · specialist
The study of the supposed occult influence of numbers on human affairs.
numeralnounDerived noun
A symbol used to represent a number.
numericaladjectiveDerived adjective
Related to Consisting of a large number of individuals or parts.
numericadjectiveDerived adjective
Related to Consisting of a large number of individuals or parts.
numericallyadverbDerived adverb
In number.

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