nième

"Nième" is a French word used to denote an unspecified but potentially large number. It is derived from the French word "nième," which itself is an ordinal number indicating an indefinite position in a sequence. While not a formal mathematical term, "nième" is commonly employed in informal contexts to refer to something that has occurred many times or is part of a very long, ongoing series.

The usage of "nième" often carries a sense of weariness or frustration, implying that the situation or event is repetitive and has been encountered too many times. For example, someone might say "This is the nième time I've had to explain this" to express their exasperation. It can also be used more neutrally to indicate a significant, though unquantified, amount.

In some contexts, "nième" can be seen as a literary or rhetorical device to emphasize the sheer quantity or frequency of something. It is a flexible term that allows for expressing a sense of a vast, indeterminate number without needing to specify an exact figure. The concept is similar to the English phrases "yet another" or "countless."