English Explanatory Dictionary

enumerate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To specify each member of a sequence individually in incrementing order.
  2. To determine the amount of.
adj
  1. Enumerated.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈnjuː.məˌɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-enumerate.wav /ɪˈn(j)u.məˌɹeɪt/

Word forms

enumerate enumerates enumerating enumerated more enumerate most enumerate

Etymology

First attested in 1600–1650; borrowed from Latin enumerātus, the perfect passive participle of enumerō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix). Participial usage of the adjective up until Early Modern English.

Synonyms

tally tick off number

Related words

enumeration enumerator

Derived words

afore-enumerated enumerative misenumerate renumerate
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