numerous

[ noo-mer-uhs, nyoo- ]

adjective

1. very many; being or existing in great quantity:

   numerous visits;

   numerous fish.

2. consisting of or comprising a great number of units or individuals:

   Recent audiences have been more numerous.

numerous

/ ˈnjuːmərəs /

adjective

1. being many
2. consisting of many units or parts

   a numerous collection

Derived Forms

• ˈnumerousness, noun
• ˈnumerously, adverb

Other Word Forms

• numer·ous·ly adverb
• numer·ous·ness nu·me·ros·i·ty [noo-m, uh, -, ros, -i-tee, nyoo-], noun
• over·numer·ous adjective
• over·numer·ous·ly adverb
• over·numer·ous·ness noun
• super·numer·ous adjective
• super·numer·ous·ly adverb
• super·numer·ous·ness noun
• un·numer·ous adjective
• un·numer·ous·ly adverb
• un·numer·ous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of numerous¹

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin numerōsus “consisting of a great number, numerous,” equivalent to numer(us) number + -ōsus -ous

Synonym Study

See many.

Example Sentences

While participants say the takeovers are a part of urban Southern California car culture, the events have led to numerous deadly crashes and shootings in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

A month after testing positive for the STDs, Penly was diagnosed with Stage 2 cervical cancer and underwent numerous treatments including an invasive cervical procedure, the lawsuit says.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m going to space and thank you to everyone who got me here and I’ll see you in space,” she said in an intentionally vapid-sounding voice, repeating the word “space” numerous times.

From Los Angeles Times

There are numerous approaches to conflict resolution, but it always needs to begin with getting clear on what the parties involved actually want.

From Salon

“I remember numerous times we picked him up or took him,” Pederson said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• big
• diverse
• great
• large
• plentiful
• various