numerous

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   amounting to a large indefinite number

   numerous times

2. 2
   det

   An indefinite large number of.

   There are numerous definitions of the word 'man'.

3. 3
   adj

   Indefinitely large numerically; many.

   The reasons to refrain are numerous.

4. 4
   adj

   Consisting of a large number of individuals or parts.

   A numerous band of men and maidens escorts him by torchlight.

Etymology

From Middle English numerous from Latin numerōsus (“numerous, abundant; harmonious”), from numerus (“number”). Doublet of numerose. Analyzeable as numero- + -ous.