uncountable
|un/count/a/ble|
B2
/ʌnˈkaʊntəbl/
too many to count
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncountable' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'uncountable', where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'countable' meant 'able to be counted'.
Historical Evolution
'uncountable' changed from the Middle English word 'uncountable' and has largely retained its form and meaning in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be counted', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be counted; too many to be counted.
The stars in the sky are uncountable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45