Unnumbered

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈnʌmbərd/

Definitions of unnumbered

adjective describing a noun that is not counted or labeled with a number

Example Sentences

A1 There are unnumbered stars in the sky.

A2 The unnumbered pages of the book made it difficult to find the chapter.

B1 The unnumbered list of tasks was overwhelming.

B2 The unnumbered amount of data required careful analysis.

C1 The unnumbered possibilities for improvement excited the team.

C2 The unnumbered challenges ahead required strategic planning.

Examples of unnumbered in a Sentence

formal The library had an unnumbered collection of rare manuscripts.

informal There were unnumbered people waiting in line for the concert.

slang I have unnumbered chores to do before the party tonight.

figurative Her unnumbered talents shone through in her performance on stage.

Grammatical Forms of unnumbered

• past tense: unnumbered
• plural: unnumbered
• comparative: more unnumbered
• superlative: most unnumbered
• present tense: unnumbered
• future tense: will be unnumbered
• perfect tense: has been unnumbered
• continuous tense: is being unnumbered
• singular: unnumbered
• positive degree: unnumbered
• infinitive: to unnumber
• gerund: unnumbering
• participle: unnumbered

Origin and Evolution of unnumbered

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unnumbered' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'numbered' meaning 'having a number assigned to it'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unnumbered' has retained its original meaning of 'not having a number assigned to it' but has also come to be used more broadly to convey a sense of countless or innumerable.