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numerous
/ˈnuməɹəs/ determiner
In Latin: numerōsus, frequens, creber Wiktionary
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An indefinite large number of.
There are numerous definitions of the word 'man'.
adjective
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Indefinitely large numerically; many.
The reasons to refrain are numerous.
- Consisting of a large number of individuals or parts.
- Having many different qualities.
Origin
From Middle English numerous from Latin numerōsus (“numerous, abundant; harmonious”), from numerus (“number”). Doublet of numerose. Analyzeable as numero- + -ous.
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