numerous
ˈnjuːmərəs
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Definition of numerous - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
compositionconsisting of many parts or elements
  • The numerous chapters made the book comprehensive.
many multitudinous
2.
abundant quantityexisting in large numbers
  • The park was filled with numerous birds and flowers..
countless many
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Expressions with numerous

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so many that listing them is impractical
The reasons for his success are too numerous to mention.
many warning signs showing possible danger or problems
There were numerous red flags in his behavior.
many different results or effects from one action
The new law has numerous ramifications for businesses.

Origin of numerous

Latin, numerus (number) + -ous (full of)

Terms with numerous included in their meaning

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manyadj.
numerous
existing in large number or quantity
frequency
frequently or on numerous occasions
vastadj.
numerous
very great in number or amount
increase
make something larger or more numerous
decline
group becoming less numerous over time
numerousness
state of being numerous
multiple amounts
state of being plural or numerous
aquatic life
numerous eggs of aquatic organisms

Examples of numerous in a sentence

  • Numerous factors contributed to the team's success.
  • Numerous stars lit up the night sky.
  • The library has numerous books on various subjects.

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  1. French:nombreux, pléthorique, ...
  2. German:zahlreich, viele, ...
  3. Italian:numeroso, molteplici, ...
  4. Spanish:numeroso, innumerable, ...
  5. Portuguese:numeroso, inúmeros, ...
  6. Chinese:众多的, 众多, ...
  7. Japanese:多数の, たくさんの, ...
  8. Arabic:عَدِيد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְרֻבֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:многочисленный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:численний, численні, ...
  12. Hindi:अनेक, असंख्य, ...
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