Pluralized: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
pluralized
[ หplสrษl aษชzd ]
grammatical terms
Pluralized refers to the act of changing a word from its singular form to its plural form, which often involves adding an 's' or 'es' at the end of the word. This transformation is essential in the English language as it helps indicate that there is more than one of something. In addition to regular pluralization rules, there are also irregular forms that do not follow the standard pattern. Understanding pluralization is crucial for proper grammar and communication in both spoken and written English.
Synonyms
convert, pluralise, transform.
Examples of usage
- The teacher emphasized how to pluralize nouns.
- You can pluralize most nouns by adding an 's'.
- In English, 'child' pluralizes to 'children'.
Translations
Translations of the word "pluralized" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pluralizado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคนเฅเคตเคเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช pluralisiert
๐ฎ๐ฉ jamak
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฝะพะถะธะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ liczba mnoga
๐ฏ๐ต ่คๆฐๅฝข
๐ซ๐ท pluriel
๐ช๐ธ plural
๐น๐ท รงoฤul
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณต์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌู ุน
๐จ๐ฟ mnoลพnรฉ ฤรญslo
๐ธ๐ฐ mnoลพnรฉ ฤรญslo
๐จ๐ณ ๅคๆฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ mnoลพina
๐ฎ๐ธ fleirtala
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะฟัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงoxlu
๐ฒ๐ฝ plural
Etymology
The term 'pluralize' originated in the early 20th century from the word 'plural', which itself comes from the Latin 'pluralis', meaning 'more than one'. The suffix '-ize' adds a sense of action to the base word, indicating the process of making something plural. In English grammar, pluralization is a fundamental concept as it allows speakers and writers to convey the quantity of nouns effectively. The changing linguistic norms over time have led to variations in pluralization, with standard rules developing alongside more advanced forms of language, such as irregular plural forms. Understanding pluralization contributes significantly to fluency in English, as it is a common feature in both everyday conversation and academic language.