plural

Definition

Consisting of or containing more than one of something.

Etymology

From Middle English plurelle, from Old French plurel (“plural”), Borrowed from Latin plūrālis (“of or belonging to more than one, belonging to many”, adjective), from plūs, plūris (“more”) + -ālis.

Example Sentences

• "The notion of culture is one whose meanings are plural and shifting."
• "Than plural faith which is too much by one: Thou counterfeit to thy true friend!"
• "English nouns usually have singular and plural forms."

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