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pluralize

[ploor-uh-lahyz]

plu·ral·ize

[ploor-uh-lahyz] verb, -ized, -iz·ing.
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.

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Pluralize is one of our favorite verbs.
So is subtilize. Does it mean:
to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about.
to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable.
Also, especially British, plu·ral·ise.


Origin:
1795–1805; plural + -ize

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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