numberless — Too many to be counted; countless or innumerable. Existing in such large quantities that precise counting becomes impossible or impractical.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Too many to be counted; countless or innumerable. Existing in such large quantities that precise counting becomes impossible or impractical.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnʌmbɚləs/
Example Sentences
- My mom has told me numberless times to clean my room, but I keep forgetting.
- The beach was covered with numberless seashells after the storm.
- He made numberless excuses for being late to work every day.
numberless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈnʌmbɚləs/]
Too many to be counted; countless or innumerable. Existing in such large quantities that precise counting becomes impossible or impractical.
Too many to be counted; countless or innumerable. Existing in such large quantities that precise counting becomes impossible or impractical.
Before numberless swords, even the merciless dragon stands powerless!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining 'number' (from Old French nombre, ultimately from Latin numerus meaning 'count' or 'quantity') with the suffix '-less' meaning 'without'.
Breakdown
number (count/quantity) + -less (without/lacking)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My mom has told me numberless times to clean my room, but I keep forgetting.”
“The beach was covered with numberless seashells after the storm.”
“He made numberless excuses for being late to work every day.”
“The scientist discovered numberless species of insects in the rainforest.”
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