uncountable

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈkaʊntəbl/
US: /ʌnˈkaʊntəbl/

  1. That cannot be counted because it is too numerous or exists as a mass or abstract concept.

    1. Sand is uncountable, so we say 'some sand'.
    2. The list of potential problems felt uncountable during the risk assessment.

Synonyms

infinite immeasurable countless
uncountable noun

  1. A noun that cannot be made plural and does not use the indefinite article 'a' or 'an'.

    1. Water is an uncountable noun in English.
    2. When teaching ESL, explain how uncountable nouns require different grammar rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "uncountable" is /ʌnˈkaʊntəbl/ in British English and /ʌnˈkaʊntəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "uncountable": infinite, immeasurable, countless.

Example usage of "uncountable": "Sand is uncountable, so we say 'some sand'.". More examples on the page.