Pluralize: meaning, definitions and examples
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pluralize
[ ˈplʊr.əl.aɪz ]
grammar usage
To pluralize is to change a word to its plural form, which typically signifies that there is more than one of the noun. In English, this is commonly achieved by adding an 's' or 'es' to the end of a word. However, some nouns undergo irregular changes when pluralized, such as 'mouse' becoming 'mice'. Understanding the rules of pluralization is essential for proper grammar and communication in English.
Synonyms
convert to plural, make plural, plural form
Examples of usage
- Cats are the plural form of cat.
- The teacher asked us to pluralize the word 'child'.
- To pluralize 'rocket', you add 's' to make 'rockets'.
Translations
Translations of the word "pluralize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pluralizar
🇮🇳 बहुवचन बनाना
🇩🇪 pluralisieren
🇮🇩 memplural
🇺🇦 утворити множину
🇵🇱 pluralizować
🇯🇵 複数形にする
🇫🇷 mettre au pluriel
🇪🇸 pluralizar
🇹🇷 çoğul hale getirmek
🇰🇷 복수형으로 만들다
🇸🇦 صياغة الجمع
🇨🇿 pluralizovat
🇸🇰 pluralizovať
🇨🇳 复数化
🇸🇮 pluralizirati
🇮🇸 fletta í fleirtölu
🇰🇿 көпше ету
🇬🇪 ბრალიანი ფორმა
🇦🇿 cəm etmək
🇲🇽 pluralizar
Etymology
The word 'pluralize' originates from the base word 'plural', which comes from the Latin 'pluralis', meaning 'of more than one'. The suffix '-ize' is used in English to form verbs, which means 'to make' or 'to subject to'. The concept of pluralization has existed in language for centuries, as human communication has always needed a method to express quantity. In English, the modern rules of pluralization have evolved over time, shaped by both linguistic innovation and the influence of various languages, including Latin, French, and Old English. The concept of making nouns indicate multiple entities is fundamental to grammar and is taught from early education to promote clarity in communication.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,397, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.