numeroso

Portuguese

/ˌnu.me.ˈɾo.zu/, /ˌnu.me.ˈɾo.zo/

adj
Definitions
  • numerous (indefinitely large numerically)

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin numerōsus (numerous, harmonious, abundant) derived from Proto-Indo-European *nem- (take, assign, allot, divide, give, give take ones due, sacrifice, distribute, apportion, give take one's due) suffix from Portuguese número.

Origin

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número

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