English dictionary · adjective

numerous

great in number; many

Meaning and definitions

1. great in number; many

Connected roots

• numer-

  number

• -ous

  full of

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  of unknown name or authorship

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  of the same kind; uniform in composition

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  diverse in character or content

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  without a clearly defined shape or form

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