Definition Synonyms
Definition of numerous - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
compositionconsisting of many parts or elements
- The numerous chapters made the book comprehensive.
2.
abundant quantityexisting in large numbers
- The park was filled with numerous birds and flowers..
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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numerous
existing in large number or quantity
frequency
frequently or on numerous occasions
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
global communication
language spoken internationally and by numerous people
surface appearance
marked by numerous depressions or holes
numerical advantage
be more numerous or have more influence
diamond shape
square diamond cut with numerous facets
collection
numerous small parts considered as a whole
astronomy
display of numerous shooting stars occurring at the same time
innumerable
too numerous to be counted
relationship
man who engages in numerous casual sexual relationships
casual relationships
man who engages in numerous casual sexual affairs
numerous
many in number or amount
frequency
frequent or numerous
grow
become larger or more numerous
zoology
any of numerous burrowing rodents of the subfamily Gerbillinae
numerous
existing in great numbers or quantity
chemistry
any of numerous compounds containing silicon, oxygen, and other elements
quantity
so numerous it cannot be counted
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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- French:nombreux, pléthorique, ...
- German:zahlreich, viele, ...
- Italian:numeroso, molteplici, ...
- Spanish:numeroso, innumerable, ...
- Portuguese:numeroso, inúmeros, ...
- Chinese:众多的, 众多, ...
- Japanese:多数の, たくさんの, ...
- Arabic:عَدِيد, ...
- Hebrew:מְרֻבֶּה, ...
- Russian:многочисленный, ...
- Ukrainian:численний, численні, ...
- Hindi:अनेक, असंख्य, ...
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