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Definition of pluralize - 4 dictionary results

plu⋅ral⋅ize

  [ploor-uh-lahyz] verb, -ized, -iz⋅ing.
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–verb (used with object)
1. to express in the plural form; make plural: to pluralize a noun.
–verb (used without object)
2. to receive or take a plural form.
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
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plu·ral·ize   (plŏŏr'ə-līz')   
v.   plu·ral·ized, plu·ral·iz·ing, plu·ral·iz·es

v.   tr.
  1. To make plural.
  2. Grammar To express in the plural.
v.   intr.
  1. To become plural.
  2. Ecclesiastical To hold more than one position or benefice at one time.
plu'ral·i·za'tion (plŏŏr'ə-lĭ-zā'shən) n.
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Pluralize

Plu"ral*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pluralized; p. pr. & vb. n. Pluralizing.]

1. To make plural by using the plural termination; to attribute plurality to; to express in the plural form.

2. To multiply; to make manifold. [R.]

Pluralize

Plu"ral*ize\, v. i. 1. To take a plural; to assume a plural form; as, a noun pluralizes. --Earle.

2. (Eccl.) To hold more than one benefice at the same time. [Eng.]
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