What does countable mean?
Countable means Capable of being counted; having a quantity..
Countable
/ˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Capable of being counted; having a quantity..
Definitions by Sense
- Capable of being counted; having a quantity.
- (mathematics, of a set) Finite or countably infinite; having a one-to-one correspondence (bijection) with a subset of the natural numbers.
- (grammar, of a noun) Freely usable with the indefinite article and with numbers.
- (grammar) A noun that is countable.
Example Sentences
In these extracts the word abuse is used in the sense of ‘an individual piece of invective’ or ‘an abusive comment’ and is clearly a countable noun.
Synonyms for countable
Antonyms for countable
Related Words
Word Forms
- countables
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for countable?
Common synonyms include count, count noun, countable noun, calculable.
What is the opposite of countable?
Possible antonyms include uncountable, countless, numberless, innumerable.
How do you use countable in a sentence?
In these extracts the word abuse is used in the sense of ‘an individual piece of invective’ or ‘an abusive comment’ and is clearly a countable noun.
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