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numerousness

numerousness

7.3
A large number of things or people
  • noun
  • /ˈnjuːmərəsnəs/
translation icon : numerosidad
  • The numerousness of stars in the night sky is truly awe-inspiring.

Examples

  • For anyone born in 1928 who pays attention to poetry, the numerousness is astonishing; in April of 1948, there were fifteen readings in the United States, twelve by Robert Frost.

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  • In her garden, the numerousness of colorful flowers attracted many bees.

  • The numerousness of people attending the festival highlighted its popularity.

Synonyms

large number
vsnumerousness
158 1.4

Many people or things counted together

is the broader abstract quality of amount rather than an indefinite count
abundance
vsnumerousness
91 3.3

A large amount of something, more than you need

is the neutral idea of many without implying excess or surplus
multitude
vsnumerousness
38 4.4

A large number of things or people

is the general state of many rather than a concrete grouped collection
multiplicity
vsnumerousness
10 7.0

A large number of different things in one group

is the general large quantity idea rather than focusing on variety
plurality
vsnumerousness
9 7.1

There are many different people or things

is the concrete idea of large quantity rather than an unspecified count
numerosity
vsnumerousness
1 8.8

A large number of things or people

is the same state presented as the general descriptive term
plentifulness
vsnumerousness
1 3.5

A large amount of things or resources that is more than enough

is about the plain fact of many rather than stressing supply or availability
manyness
vsnumerousness
  • Archaic
8.8

A large number or variety of things in one place

is the same quality but expressed as a general descriptive term
multitudinousness
vsnumerousness
  • Literature
9.9

A very large group of people or things

is the general large quantity idea rather than emphasizing big crowds
copiousness
vsnumerousness
7.6

A large amount of something

is the general number quality rather than a focus on supply
plenteousness
vsnumerousness
  • Archaic
8.7

A large supply of useful things like food or water

is the abstract count quality rather than emphasis on fullness of supply
profuseness
vsnumerousness
8.0

A very large amount of something, like many flowers or details

is the neutral large number idea rather than indicating excess or extremity

How Many

abundance
91 3.3
numerousness
7.3
scarcity
29 4.4

Surface Forms

numerousness singular

Morphology

numerousness = numerous (transparent) = numerous + ness

Formed by a regular nominalization ('-ness') of the adjective 'numerous', giving the state or quality 'being numerous', which is directly inferable.

Etymology

The word numerousness comes from the Latin word numerus, which means 'number', and from the familiar English word number. The ending -ous means 'full of' and -ness turns an adjective into a thing, so numerousness is the 'state of being many', that is, having a large quantity.