NUMEROUS

numerous, legion

(adjective) amounting to a large indefinite number; “numerous times”; “the family was numerous”; “Palomar’s fans are legion”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

numerous (comparative more numerous, superlative most numerous)

Indefinitely large numerically, many.

Synonyms

• many, multiple; see also manifold

Source: Wiktionary


Nu"mer*ous, a. Etym: [L. numerosus. See Number.]

1. Consisting of a great number of units or individual objects; being many; as, a numerous army. Such and so numerous was their chivalry. Milton.

2. Consisting of poetic numbers; rhythmical; measured and counted; melodious; musical. [Obs.] Such prompt eloquence Flowed from their lips, in prose or numerous verse. Milton.

– Nu"mer*ous*ly, adv.

– Nu"mer*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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STATE

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