Numerable

Definition

Numerable describes something that can be counted or enumerated; it denotes the quality of being capable of being expressed as a number or counted in discrete units.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA: /ˈnjuːmərəbəl/
• Respelling: NOO-muh-ruh-buhl

British English

• IPA: /ˈnjuːmərəbl/
• Respelling: NOO-muh-ruh-buhl

Etymology

Early 17th century: from Latin numerabilis “capable of being numbered,” from numerare “to count.”

Derivatives

• numerability (noun)
• numerably (adverb)
• numerate (verb/adjective)

Synonyms

• countable
• enumerable
• quantifiable

Antonyms

• innumerable
• uncountable

Usage

"The items on the shelf are clearly numerable by category."

"Data points must be numerable to perform accurate statistical analysis."

Related Terms

• Countable: Capable of being counted, often used interchangeably.
• Enumerable: Able to be listed one by one.
• Quantifiable: Able to be measured or expressed as a quantity.
• Numeral: A symbol representing a number.
• Enumeration: The act of counting or listing items.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Capable of being counted – able to be individually tallied or numbered.
  • Example: "The stars visible in the photograph are numerable."
• Able to be expressed as a number – possessing a definite quantity that can be specified.
  • Example: "Ensure all responses are numerable for clearer reporting."