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pluralize

[ ploor-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, plu·ral·ized, plu·ral·iz·ing.
  1. to express in the plural form; make plural:

    to pluralize a noun.

verb (used without object)

, plu·ral·ized, plu·ral·iz·ing.
  1. to receive or take a plural form.

pluralize

/ ˈplʊərəˌlaɪz /

verb

  1. intr to hold more than one ecclesiastical benefice or office at the same time
  2. to make or become plural

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Derived Forms

  • ˈpluralˌizer, noun
  • ˌpluraliˈzation, noun

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Other Words From

  • plural·iza·ble adjective
  • plural·i·zation noun
  • plural·izer noun
  • un·plural·ized adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pluralize1

First recorded in 1795–1805; plural + -ize

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Example Sentences

Some groups pluralize both parts of the group; as man singer, manservant, woman servant, woman singer.

They are placed immediately after the noun they pluralize and before the particles which indicate case.

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