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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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