plural

[ˈplʊərəl]

plural Definition

• 1. denoting or referring to more than one person or thing
• 2. a word or form that expresses more than one

Using plural: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plural" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The plural form of 'book' is 'books'.

• Example

  In English, nouns can be either singular or plural.

• Example

  The company has a plural leadership structure.

• Example

  Their opinions are plural and diverse.

plural Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for plural

• multiple
• several
• many
• numerous

Antonyms for plural

• singular

Phrases with plural

• plural society

  a society composed of different ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups

  Example

  Trinidad and Tobago is an example of a plural society.

• plural marriage

  a marriage in which a man has more than one wife or a woman has more than one husband

  Example

  Plural marriage is illegal in many countries.

• plural voting

  a system in which individuals are allowed to cast more than one vote

  Example

  Plural voting was abolished in the United Kingdom in 1948.

Origins of plural

from Latin 'pluralis', from 'plus' meaning 'more'

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Summary: plural in Brief

The term 'plural' [ˈplʊərəl] refers to more than one person or thing, and can be used as an adjective or noun. It is often used in grammar to describe words or forms that express more than one, such as 'books' as the plural form of 'book'. 'Plural' can also be used in phrases like 'plural society,' describing a society composed of different ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups.