Definitions for NUMEROUS
ˈnu mər əs, ˈnyu-nu·mer·ous

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 4 votes

1. numerous, legion(p)adjective

   amounting to a large indefinite number

   "numerous times"; "the family was numerous"; "Palomar's fans are legion"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. numerousadjective

   Indefinitely large numerically, many

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Numerousadjective

   Etymology: numerosus, Latin.

   1. Containing many; consisting of many; not few; many.

   Queen Elizabeth I was not so much observed for having a numerous, as a wise council. Francis Bacon.

   We reach our foes,
   Who now appear so numerous and bold. Edmund Waller.

   2. Harmonious; consisting of parts rightly numbered; melodious; musical.

   Thy heart, no ruder than the rugged stone,
   I might, like Orpheus, with my num’rous moan
   Melt to compassion. Edmund Waller.

   His verses are so numerous, so various, and so harmonious, that only Virgil , whom he professedly imitated, has surpassed him. Dryden.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. numerous

   Numerous refers to a great number of a particular thing, existing or occurring in large quantity or amount, often implying too many to be counted or specified; multitude.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Numerousadjective

   consisting of a great number of units or individual objects; being many; as, a numerous army

2. Numerousadjective

   consisting of poetic numbers; rhythmical; measured and counted; melodious; musical

3. Etymology: [L. numerosus. See Number.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. numerous

   What is my numerouri. And why I here on earth

   Tell me all about me

   
   

   Submitted by Candy.crazy.insane on March 14, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'NUMEROUS' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3048

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'NUMEROUS' in Adjectives Frequency: #421

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce NUMEROUS?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say NUMEROUS in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of NUMEROUS in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of NUMEROUS in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of NUMEROUS in a Sentence

1. Homeland Security official:

   In the files the task force accessed, we found numerous errors and misinformation, there were accounts of children being mismatched or matched to the wrong adult. And again, this is really a reflection of the lack of tracking and record-keeping at the time.

2. Mayor Doug Sprouse:

   Many residents have been displaced from their homes and numerous businesses have reported significant damages.

3. Cyril Ramaphosa:

   In death, she has demonstrated that our many differences along political party and racial lines and the numerous disputes we may have are eclipsed by our shared desire to follow her lead in building a just, equitable and caring society, loudly and without apology, she spoke truth to power. It was those in power who, insecure and fearful, visited upon her the most vindictive and callous retribution. Yet, through everything, she endured. They could not break her. They could not silence her.

4. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson:

   I want to join in those who are calling for greater security at our recruiting centers and military installations, we’ve had numerous instances of attacks. Clearly, they are a target, and for us to have unarmed military personnel makes no sense.

5. Andrew Bautsch:

   The family appreciates the numerous prayers and support over the past days but asks for privacy during this difficult and unexpected time.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=NUMEROUS
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Numerous
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=NUMEROUS
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/NUMEROUS
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=NUMEROUS