Innumerable

/ɪˈnjuːmərəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Too many to be counted; countless.
The stars in the night sky are innumerable, each one shining brightly.
A large number of; countless.
She faced innumerable challenges throughout her career but never gave up.
Immeasurable or beyond counting.
In the library, there are innumerable books that span across countless genres.
Endless; infinite.
The possibilities for new inventions are innumerable in today's technological age.

Etymology

Late Latin 'innumerabilis', from 'in-' (not) + 'numerabilis' (countable).

Common Phrases and Expressions

countless times
An expression used to indicate something that has happened many times.
innumerable blessings
A phrase referring to the many good things in one's life that cannot be counted.
innumerable stars
Refers to the vast number of stars visible in the night sky.

Related Words

numerable
Capable of being counted or enumerated.
count
To determine the total number of something.

Slang Meanings

A ton
I have a ton of homework to do.
A boatload
There were a boatload of people at the concert.