countless

 

Word: Countless

Part of Speech: Adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊnt.ləs/

Description and Definition: The term "countless" describes something so numerous that it cannot be counted or is difficult to quantify due to its large number. It often implies a very high number or infinite quantity.

Etymology and Historical Background: The word "countless" comes from the combination of "count," meaning to calculate or enumerate, and the suffix "-less," which indicates absence. It has been used in English since the late 16th century.

Synonyms:

1. Innumerable
2. Myriad
3. Uncountable
4. Numerous
5. Infinite

Antonyms:

1. Few
2. Countable
3. Limited
4. Scarce
5. Finite

Example Sentences:

1. She has read countless books on the subject.
2. The night sky is filled with countless stars.
3. Countless efforts were made to resolve the issue.
4. He has helped countless people with his charity work.
5. The museum houses countless artifacts from ancient times.
6. There are countless ways to approach this problem.
7. She expressed gratitude for the countless blessings in her life.
8. Countless hours were spent perfecting the design.
9. The beach was lined with countless seashells.
10. Countless memories flooded back as he revisited his hometown.

Korean Translations:

1. 그녀는 그 주제에 관해 수없이 많은 책을 읽었다.
2. 밤하늘은 수없이 많은 별들로 가득 차 있다.
3. 이 문제를 해결하기 위해 수많은 노력이 이루어졌다.
4. 그는 그의 자선 활동으로 수없이 많은 사람들을 도왔다.
5. 박물관에는 고대 시대의 수없이 많은 유물들이 있다.
6. 이 문제에 접근하는 방법은 무수히 많다.
7. 그녀는 자신의 인생에서 수없는 축복에 대한 감사를 표현했다.
8. 디자인을 완성하기 위해 수없는 시간을 보냈다.
9. 해변은 수없이 많은 조개껍질로 늘어서 있다.
10. 그가 고향을 다시 방문하며 수없는 추억들이 떠올랐다.

 

Multimedia Resources:

• Native English Pronunciation: YouGlish Link
• TED Talk: "The Infinite Hotel Paradox" by Jeff Dekofsky, which deals with the concept of infinity, akin to 'countless.' TED Link