myriad
0 antonyms and opposites of myriad, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A huge or countless number of something.
How to use myriad
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek murioi ("countless, ten thousand"), via Latin and French — originally used to mean exactly ten thousand before it came to mean simply "a huge number."
Full origin of myriad →Frequently asked questions
What does “myriad” mean?
The word “myriad” means a huge or countless number of something. In plain terms, an enormous, hard-to-count number of things.
How do you pronounce “myriad”?
“Myriad” is pronounced MIH-ree-ad (/ˈmɪɹi.æd/ in IPA).
How do you use “myriad” in a sentence?
Here is “myriad” used in a sentence: “The city offers a myriad of restaurants to choose from.”
What part of speech is “myriad”?
Depending on how it is used, “myriad” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “myriad” come from?
The word “myriad” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek murioi ("countless, ten thousand"), via Latin and French — originally used to mean exactly ten thousand before it came to mean simply "a huge number.".
Is “myriad” a common word?
“Myriad” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “myriad” have?
“Myriad” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a huge or countless number of something.