numerousness
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Definition
Noun: The state or quality of being many; a large number or multitude. It refers to a considerable quantity of items or individuals.
Usage
"Numerousness" is a formal noun used to describe the condition of existing in great numbers. It is often used in academic, statistical, or descriptive writing to emphasize quantity. - The primary focus is on the state of being numerous. - It is typically used with a singular verb (e.g., "The numerousness is striking").
Examples
- The numerousness of stars in the night sky is awe-inspiring.
- Researchers were surprised by the numerousness of responses to the survey.
- The report commented on the numerousness of small errors in the data set.
Advanced Usage
- "Sheer numerousness": Used to emphasize the overwhelming quantity by itself.
- The sheer numerousness of the artifacts made cataloging them a daunting task.
- In a comparative structure:
- The numerousness of options available today far exceeds that of a decade ago.
Variants and Related Words
- Numerous (adj.): Consisting of or amounting to a large number.
- She has numerous friends.
- Numerosity (n.): A less common synonym with the same meaning as "numerousness," often used in more technical or philosophical contexts.
Synonyms
- Multitude: A large number of people or things.
- Plenitude: A large or abundant amount of something.
- Profusion: An abundance or large quantity of something.
Antonyms
- Paucity: The presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities.
- Scarcity: The state of being in short supply.
- Fewness: The quality of being small in number.
Noun
- a large number