innumerably

Innumerably is an adverb formed from the adjective innumerable, meaning "too many to be counted" or "countless." As an adverb, innumerably modifies verbs or adjectives to indicate a great, often uncountable quantity or extent. The phrase innumerably many is common in English, though some writers prefer simply innumerable or countless when possible.

Etymology: Innumerable derives from the Latin innumerabilis, from in- (not) + numerabilis (able to be counted), with the English form appearing in the late Middle English period. The adverbial form innumerably was created by adding -ly to the adjective.

Usage: Innumerably is more common in literary, emphatic, or informal contexts. It often emphasizes vastness or multiplicity, as in "innumerably many stars" or "innumerably diverse opinions." In scientific or technical writing, more precise quantification or different phrasing may be preferred. Some style guides note that innumerable and countless can be interchangeable, and they may advise avoiding redundancy when possible.

Examples: "The library contains innumerably many books on the subject." "Innumerably varied factors contributed to the outcome."