uncountable

adjective

un·​count·​able ˌən-ˈkau̇n-tə-bəl How to pronounce uncountable (audio)
: unable to be counted
especially : of an amount too great to be counted
uncountable stars
There are great heaps of mussels; mackerel and sardines in uncountable numbers … Jay Jacobs

Examples of uncountable in a Sentence

an uncountable number of mosquitoes in the yard
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Would Steven Spielberg be this utterly comfortable hanging out with a director who hadn’t made an uncountable number of behind-the-scenes features with him over the years? Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 But someday, my shoes — or composites of them — will live uncountable lives. Izzie Ramirez, Vox, 9 Sep. 2024 And Southeast Asia’s natural beauty is also a draw with its verdant and green landscapes hugged by an almost uncountable number of beaches. David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2024 There was a big set of 12,000 layoffs in January 2023, and an almost uncountable number of smaller cuts since then. Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uncountable 

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uncountable was in 1582

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“Uncountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncountable. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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