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.