numerous

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    amounting to a large indefinite number

Word Origin

numerous (adj.)
early 15c., from Latin numerosus "numerous," from numerus "a number" (see number (n.)). Related: Numerosity.

Synonym

Example

1. Yet the components come from numerous countries .
2. The new law meets these needs in numerous ways .
3. Mr huang was a man eager to pursue numerous opportunities .
4. There are also numerous smaller industry , vertically , or locally oriented directories .
5. Numerous other aides have deep roots on the hill .

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