Meaning & Definition of word "Myriad"
Myriad
/ˈmɪr.i.əd/
noun:
- 1. A countless or extremely great number.
- Example: The park was filled with a myriad of flowers blooming in every color.
- 2. Ten thousand; a large, indefinite number.
- Example: There are myriad stars visible on a clear night.
adjective:
- 1. Countless or innumerable; having a great variety.
- Example: She had myriad interests, ranging from painting to astronomy.
- 2. Too numerous to be counted.
- Example: The myriad problems faced by the organization required immediate attention.
Etymology
●Derived from the Greek 'myrias', meaning 'ten thousand'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
myriad of choices:
An overwhelming number of options.
myriad possibilities:
Countless potential outcomes or scenarios.
Related Words
multitude:
A large number of people or things.
enumeration:
The action of mentioning a number of things one by one.
countless:
Too many to be counted.
Slang Meanings of myriad
Meaning: A ton of something.
● Example Sentence: I have a myriad of things to do this weekend.
Meaning: Loads or heaps of something.
● Example Sentence: She has a myriad of clothes in her closet.