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pluralize

[ploor-uh-lahyz]

verb (used with object)

to express in the plural form; make plural: to pluralize a noun.

verb (used without object)

to receive or take a plural form.

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Also, especially British, plu·ral·ise.

Origin:
1795–1805; plural + -ize

Related forms

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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pluralize or pluralise (ˈplʊərəˌlaɪz)

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

pluralise or pluralise

—vb

plurali'zation or pluralise

—n

plurali'sation or pluralise

—n

'pluralizer or pluralise

—n

'pluraliser or pluralise

—n

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