a myriad of — a countless or extremely great number of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a countless or extremely great number of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ə ˈmɪriəd ʌv/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother has a myriad of excuses for not using smartphones.
- The internet offers a myriad of cat videos for procrastination.
- Scientists face a myriad of challenges in climate research.
a myriad of
NOUN[/ə ˈmɪriəd ʌv/]
a countless or extremely great number of something
A myriad of stars fill the night sky above the camping family.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek myrioi, which originally meant precisely '10,000'. In ancient Greece, where 10,000 represented an exceptionally large number, the term gradually extended its meaning to denote 'innumerable' or 'countless'.
Breakdown
myrioi (ten thousand) → myriad (countless). The shift from a specific numerical value to a general expression of vastness reflects semantic evolution driven by the scale of the original number in its cultural context.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother has a myriad of excuses for not using smartphones.”
“The internet offers a myriad of cat videos for procrastination.”
“Scientists face a myriad of challenges in climate research.”
“The city presents a myriad of opportunities for young entrepreneurs.”
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