Duoplural
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌd(j)uː.əʊˈplʊə.ɹ(ə)l/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Duoplural is an adjective meaning (grammar) Pertaining to grammatical number (as in singular and plural), referring to two or more of something; nonsingular.
Meaning
(grammar) Pertaining to grammatical number (as in singular and plural), referring to two or more of something; nonsingular.
More Meanings
- (linguistics, grammar) Duoplural number; the grammatical number of a noun marking two or more of something.
Example Sentences
Languages that employ the duoplural include Navajo and Taos, where the verb shows singular, dual, and plural numbers, but the nouns are marked only as singular or nonsingular (duoplural).
Word Forms
- duoplurals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plural, dual, polyplural, polypersonal, dyadic, paucal.
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