numerous
Americanadjective
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very many; being or existing in great quantity.
numerous visits;
numerous fish.
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consisting of or comprising a great number of units or individuals.
Recent audiences have been more numerous.
adjective
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being many
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consisting of many units or parts
a numerous collection
Related Words
See many.
Other Word Forms
- numerosity noun
- numerously adverb
- numerousness noun
- overnumerous adjective
- overnumerously adverb
- overnumerousness noun
- supernumerous adjective
- supernumerously adverb
- supernumerousness noun
- unnumerous adjective
- unnumerously adverb
- unnumerousness noun
Etymology
Origin of numerous
First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin numerōsus “consisting of a great number, numerous,” equivalent to numer(us) number + -ōsus -ous
Example Sentences
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And despite numerous setbacks, including tragic accidents, the country has often been able to stay at the forefront of flight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
There are numerous perks which come with winning the Masters.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Soleimani Afshar’s posts on Instagram and Twitter, captured and republished by numerous news outlets, point to at least the appearance of a life of luxury.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
But he is worried that the hike in fuel prices will hit customer demand for the classic British meal that was already facing challenges on numerous fronts.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
He visited Secretary of State James Blaine's office several times over six weeks, and he wrote the secretary numerous letters.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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