Definition

Referring to something that cannot be counted individually because it is seen as a whole or mass.

Example

Water is an uncountable noun because you cannot say 'two waters'.

Conversation

Have you noticed how there are uncountable stars in the sky?

Yeah, it's amazing! We can never truly know how many there are.

Right? It makes you feel so small in the universe.

Exactly, and it’s a bit humbling to think about.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uncountable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "countable" (from Latin "computare", meaning to calculate or count). The word "uncountable" means not able to be counted or quantified.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'countable', which means something that cannot be counted.

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