Numerable

Pronunciation: /ˈnjuːmərəbəl/

Definitions of numerable

adjective describing a noun as capable of being counted or numbered

Example Sentences

A1 I can count the number of apples on the table because they are numerable.

A2 The numerable stars in the night sky twinkled brightly.

B1 The numerable amount of books in the library overwhelmed me.

B2 The numerable options for dinner at the restaurant made it hard to choose.

C1 The numerable factors contributing to climate change require urgent action.

C2 The numerable intricacies of quantum physics are still being explored by scientists.

Examples of numerable in a Sentence

formal The set of prime numbers is numerable and can be listed in order.

informal There are a numerable amount of books in the library for you to choose from.

slang There are like a numerable options for lunch at the food court.

figurative The artist's creativity seemed numerable, as they effortlessly produced masterpiece after masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of numerable

• past tense: numerabled
• plural: numerables
• comparative: more numerable
• superlative: most numerable
• present tense: numerable
• future tense: will be numerable
• perfect tense: has been numerable
• continuous tense: being numerable
• singular: numerable
• positive degree: numerable
• infinitive: to numerable
• gerund: numerable
• participle: numerable

Origin and Evolution of numerable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'numerable' originated from the Latin word 'numerabilis', which is derived from the Latin word 'numerare' meaning 'to count'.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'numerable' was used to describe something that could be counted or numerated. Over time, the word has evolved to also mean something that is able to be calculated or quantified.