Several

Several is a term used to denote more than two but not many of a certain entity. It is often used in English language to refer to an unspecified number of items or individuals. The term is derived from the Old French several, which means separate or various.

Usage

In English language, the term "several" is used as a quantifier to denote an unspecified number of items or individuals. It is often used when the exact number is not known or is not important. For example, in the sentence "I have read several books on the subject", the exact number of books is not specified.

Etymology

The term "several" is derived from the Old French several, which means separate or various. It is related to the Latin word separalis, which means separate.

In law

In law, the term "several" is used to denote separate or individual rights or liabilities. For example, in a contract, if a clause states that the obligations are several, it means that each party is individually responsible for fulfilling their own obligations.

In mathematics

In mathematics, the term "several" is used informally to refer to a small number of items. However, it does not have a precise definition and its usage can vary.

See also

• Quantifier (linguistics)
• Indefinite pronoun
• Indefinite adjective