numerable
pronunciation
How to pronounce numerable in British English:
UK ['nju:mərəbl]
How to pronounce numerable in American English:
US ['njumərəbəl]
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- Adjective:
- that can be counted
Word Origin
- numerable (adj.)
- 1570s, from Latin numerabilis "that can be counted or numbered," from numerare "to count, number," from numerus "a number" (see number (n.)). Related: Numerably.
Example
- 1. Liu explained that this is because china faces both numerable favorable conditions and restrictive factors during this period .
- 2. Though in recent years critics have made numerable comments on the absurdity and alienation reflected in this novel , seldom do they relate this novel to the free choice .