numerous, adj. & pron. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

5 days agoΒ Β· Adjective numerous (comparative more numerous, superlative most numerous) Indefinitely large numerically; many. The reasons to refrain are numerous. Consisting of a large number of …

If people or things are numerous, they exist or are present in large numbers. Sex crimes were just as numerous as they are today. Despite numerous attempts to diet, her weight soared.

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The meaning of NUMEROUS is consisting of great numbers of units or individuals; also : many. How to use numerous in a sentence.

NUMEROUS definition: very many; being or existing in great quantity. See examples of numerous used in a sentence.

very many; being or existing in great quantity: numerous visits; numerous fish. consisting of or comprising a great number of units or individuals: Recent audiences have been more numerous.

Definition of numerous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

(Definition of numerous from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary Β© Cambridge University Press)

(Definition of numerous from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary Β© Cambridge University Press)

  • very many; being or existing in great quantity. 2. comprising a great number of units or individuals: Recent audiences have been more numerous.
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