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innumerable

ih-NYOO-muhr-uh-buhl

Innumerable (adj) means Too many to be counted; extremely numerous. Example: “He has thanked her innumerable times for her help.”

adj
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Too many to be counted; extremely numerous.
"He has thanked her innumerable times for her help."
"The night sky revealed innumerable stars."

How to use innumerable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo many that counting them would be pointless.

Common pairings
innumerable times innumerable stars innumerable ways

Word forms

more innumerable comparative, most innumerable superlative

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Etymology

From Latin innumerabilis — in- ("not") plus numerabilis ("countable").

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “innumerable” mean?

The word “innumerable” means too many to be counted; extremely numerous. In plain terms, so many that counting them would be pointless.

How do you pronounce “innumerable”?

“Innumerable” is pronounced ih-NYOO-muhr-uh-buhl (/ɪˈnuːməɹ.əbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “innumerable” in a sentence?

Here is “innumerable” used in a sentence: “He has thanked her innumerable times for her help.”

What is another word for “innumerable”?

Words with a similar meaning to “innumerable” include countless, numberless, unnumbered, untold, unnumberable and uncountable.

What is the opposite of “innumerable”?

The opposite of “innumerable” — its antonyms — are countable and numerable.

What part of speech is “innumerable”?

“Innumerable” is an adjective.

Where does the word “innumerable” come from?

The word “innumerable” comes from Latin. From Latin innumerabilis — in- ("not") plus numerabilis ("countable").

Is “innumerable” a common word?

“Innumerable” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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