Pluralize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Pluralize is a verb meaning (transitive, grammar) To make plural.
Meaning
(transitive, grammar) To make plural.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, grammar) To take a plural; to assume a plural form.
- (transitive) To multiply; to make manifold.
- (intransitive, UK) To hold more than one ecclesiastical benefice at the same time.
Example Sentences
Nouns pluralize in English, but verbs do not.
The word "orange" can be pluralized into "oranges".
Word Forms
- pluralizes
- pluralizing
- pluralized
- pluralise
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pluralise, singularize, grammaticalize, singularise, grammaticize, grammatize.
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