Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster [945]
Synonyms
blunt, dampen, deaden, dull—more at DULL
1number noun 1 : the total of individuals or units taken together
2 : an indefinite total 3 : an ascertainable total 4 : a distinction of word form to denote reference to one or more than one 5 : a unit belonging to a mathematical system and subject to its laws; also, pl : ARITHMETIC 6 : a symbol used to represent a mathematical number; also : such a number used to identify or designate 7 : one in a series of musical or theatrical performances Synonyms digit, figure, integer, numeral, whole number; also decimal, fraction; cipher; symbol 2number verb 1 : to indicate or name by units or groups so as to find the total number of units involved : COUNT, ENUMERATE 2 : to include with or be one of a group 3 : to restrict to a small or definite number 4 : to assign a number to 5 : to comprise in number : TOTAL Synonyms [2] carry, comprehend, contain, embrace, encompass, entail, include, involve, take in—more at INCLUDE [5] add up, amount, come, sum, total—more at AMOUNT (TO) num·ber·less adjective : too many to be numbered : INNUMERABLE, COUNTLESS Synonyms countless, innumerable, uncountable, unnumbered, untold—more at COUNTLESS Numbers noun : a book of Jewish and Christian Scripture numb·ing adjective : tending to make numb numb·ness noun : reduced sensitivity to perception or emotion Synonyms apathy, impassivity, phlegm, stupor—more at APATHY numbskull variant of NUMSKULL nu·mer·acy noun : the capacity for quantitative thought or expression nu·mer·al noun : a conventional symbol representing a number — numeral adjective Synonyms digit, figure, integer, number, whole number—more at NUMBER nu·mer·ate verb -at·ed; -at·ing 1 : to ascertain the number of 2 : to specify one after another Synonyms detail, enumerate, itemize, list, rehearse, tick—more at ENUMERATE nu·mer·a·tor noun : the part of a fraction above the line nu·mer·ic adjective : NUMERICAL; especially : denoting a number or a system of numbers nu·mer·i·cal adjective 1 : of or relating to numbers 2 : expressed in or involving numbers — nu·mer·i·cal·ly adverb nu·mer·ol·o·gy noun : the study of the occult significance of numbers — nu·mer·ol·o·gist noun nu·mer·ous adjective : consisting of, including, or relating to a great number : MANY Synonyms many, multiple, multitudinous—more at MANY nu·mis·mat·ics noun : the study or collection of monetary objects — nu·mis·mat·ic adjective — nu·mis·ma·tist noun num·skull noun : a stupid person : DUNCE Synonyms blockhead, dope, dummy, dunce, idiot, nitwit nun noun : a woman belonging to a religious order; especially : one under solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience nun·cio noun, plural -ci·os [ORIGIN: It, fr. L nuntius messenger] : a permanent high-ranking papal representative to a civil government nun·nery noun, plural -ner·ies : a convent of nuns 1nuptial adjective : of or relating to marriage or a wedding Synonyms conjugal, connubial, marital, matrimonial—more at MARITAL 2nuptial noun : MARRIAGE, WEDDING — usu. used in pl. 1nurse noun [ORIGIN: ME norice, nurse, fr. AF nurice, fr. LL nutricia, fr. L, fem. of nutricius nourishing] 1 : a girl or woman employed to take care of children 2 : a person trained to care for sick people Synonyms babysitter, nursemaid, sitter; also governess 2nurse verb nursed; nurs·ing 1 : SUCKLE 2 : to take charge of and watch over 3 : TEND <~ an invalid> 4 : to treat with special care <~ a headache> 5 : to hold in one's mind or consideration <~ a grudge> 6 : to act or serve as a nurse Synonyms [2] aid, care, minister, mother; also cure, heal, remedy; doctor, treat; conserve, preserve, provide (for), support; baby, coddle, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil; cater