Numerous

Pronunciation: /ˈnuːmərəs/

Definitions of numerous

adjective describing or relating to a large number; many

Example Sentences

A1 There are numerous flowers in the garden.

A2 I have numerous friends from different countries.

B1 The company offers numerous benefits to its employees.

B2 There are numerous challenges to overcome in this project.

C1 The research paper cited numerous sources to support its findings.

C2 The author has written numerous best-selling novels over the years.

Examples of numerous in a Sentence

formal There were numerous errors in the report that needed to be corrected.

informal I have numerous books on my shelf that I still need to read.

slang There are numerous cool places to hang out in this city.

figurative The artist used numerous shades of blue to create a sense of depth in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of numerous

• past tense: numbered
• plural: numerous
• comparative: more numerous
• superlative: most numerous
• present tense: numerous
• future tense: will be numerous
• perfect tense: have been numerous
• continuous tense: being numerous
• singular: numerous
• positive degree: numerous
• infinitive: to be numerous
• gerund: being numerous
• participle: numerous

Origin and Evolution of numerous

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'numerous' originated from the Latin word 'numerōsus', which is derived from the Latin word 'numerus' meaning 'number'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'numerous' has retained its original meaning of 'many' or 'a large number'. It has been used consistently in English language literature since the 15th century.