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large indefinite quantity

large indefinite quantity

4.9
An amount that is large but not exactly known
  • noun
translation icon : gran cantidad indefinida
  • There is a large indefinite quantity of data to analyze before we can draw any conclusions.

Examples

  • The chef needed a large indefinite quantity of flour for his special recipe.

  • They received a large indefinite quantity of applications for the job.

  • We received a large indefinite quantity of complaints about the broken website.

  • We have a large indefinite quantity of data to analyze.

  • The teacher requested a large indefinite quantity of supplies for the classroom projects.

  • The event attracted a large indefinite quantity of attendees, making it one of the most popular gatherings of the year.

  • After the storm, the community collected a large indefinite quantity of food donations for those in need.

Synonyms

large number
vslarge indefinite quantity
158 1.4

Many people or things counted together

is the neutral term meaning an amount larger than average
billion
vslarge indefinite quantity
  • Informal
151 2.5

A very large, not exact number used to say there are many

is a general large amount that does not imply a specific numeric value
abundance
vslarge indefinite quantity
91 3.3

A large amount of something, more than you need

refers to a large unspecified amount without implying excess
gazillion
vslarge indefinite quantity
  • Slang
24 7.0

A very large unknown number used to say something is much bigger than it is

means a general large amount without joking or exaggeration
zillion
vslarge indefinite quantity
  • Informal
8 5.6

A very large number that people use to show a lot

conveys a plain unspecified large amount rather than playful exaggeration
bazillion
vslarge indefinite quantity
  • Slang
8 8.1

A very large number that people use to show exaggeration

describes a regular unspecified large amount not slangy exaggeration
nonillion
vslarge indefinite quantity
  • Informal
9.9

A very large not exact number people use to mean a huge amount

is a neutral idea of size not a playful exaggerated number

Antonyms

small indefinite quantity
6.0

A tiny, not exact bit of something

How Much

a lot
∞ 1.0
large indefinite quantity
4.9
moderate
415 3.3
little bit
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

large indefinite quantity singular
large indefinite quantities plural

Morphology

large + indefinite + quantity

The phrase's meaning is directly and transparently composed from its parts: 'large' (greater in size), 'indefinite' (not specified), and 'quantity' (amount), yielding an unspecified but comparatively large amount. This is a straightforward compositional noun phrase common across languages and follows normal English adjective + adjective + noun patterns, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words should understand it.

Etymology

Large indefinite quantity creates a picture of a very big pile or group you cannot count exactly, with large meaning big, indefinite meaning 'not exact', and quantity meaning amount. That's why it is used to mean 'a big amount that is not exactly known'.