| Word | multitudinous |
|---|---|
| Date | October 28, 2018 |
| Type | adjective |
| Syllables | mul-tuh-TOO-duh-nus |
| Etymology | Multitudinous is one of many English words that make use of the combining form multi-, from Latin multus, meaning "much" or "many." Multicolor, multifunction, and multimillionaire are just a few of the others. Multitudinous is the kind of highly expressive word that you can rely upon when you want something a little more emphatic than plain old numerous. Among its synonyms are multiple and multifold, two more members of the multi- family. |
| Examples | The author's appearance is expected to attract a multitudinous gathering that will fill the entire auditorium. "First and foremost are the hiking trails, which while multitudinous and beautiful, are remarkably hard to navigate." — Jamie Hale, The Oregonian, 24 June 2018 |
| Definition | 1 : including a multitude of individuals : populous 2 : existing in a great multitude 3 : existing in or consisting of innumerable elements or aspects |
Tags: wordoftheday::adjective
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