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numerous
What does numerous mean?
numerous (adjective): consisting of a large number of individuals or parts.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce numerous?
/ˈnuməɹəs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does numerous come from?
From Middle English numerous from Latin numerōsus (“numerous, abundant; harmonious”), from numerus (“number”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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consisting of a large number of individuals or parts
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