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numerous

adjective
NOO-mer-uhs/ˈnuməɹəs/NYOO-mer-uhs/ˈnjuːməɹəs/

2 meanings of numerous

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  1. 1
    manyadjective
    Large in number, so that there are a lot of them.

    The problems with the old car were numerous.

    Birds are numerous in the park every spring.

    UsageUse it before a plural noun (numerous problems) or after are (they are numerous).

    Similarmany, countless

  2. 2
    large (group)adjective
    Made up of many members or parts.

    Children were the most numerous group at the fair.

    A numerous army marched slowly through the valley.

    UsageUse it with one group word: a numerous family, the most numerous group.

    Similarlarge, big

    Oppositesmall

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Origin

From Latin numerus, meaning "number."

Checked 6 Nov 2026 · 2 facts