Definition

The condition of having a large number of something.

Example

The numerousness of stars in the sky is truly breathtaking.

Conversation

Have you noticed the numerousness of events happening this month?

Yeah, it feels like there’s something every weekend!

I know, right? It’s hard to keep track of them all.

We should definitely plan to attend at least a few of them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Numerousness is formed from "numerous" (from Latin "numerosus", meaning full of numbers) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "numerousness" refers to the quality of being full of numbers or having many items.

Memory Tip

Think of 'numerous' meaning full of numbers, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'numerousness' refers to the quality of having many.

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