Myriad woes about the word myriad
Merriam-Webster defines myriad as an adjective meaning “consisting of a very great but indefinite number,” or as a noun meaning “an indefinitely large number.”
So, why am I picking on this particular word? It’s really simple because writers, even the most experienced professional writers, misuse this word constantly.
The use of this word is very simple. Myriad means many or a lot, or even countless.
Do not say, “A myriad of…” You wouldn’t say, “A countless of…” would you? I hope not!
Correctly used:
“There were myriad choices.”
“The rainbow seemed to be made of myriad colors.”
Please, please resist the temptation to say, “A myriad of…” it’s just wrong!