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plural

[ˈplʊərəl]

plural Definition

  • 1denoting or referring to more than one person or thing
  • 2a 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

Antonyms for plural

Phrases with plural

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

    Example

    Trinidad and Tobago is an example of a plural society.

  • 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.

  • 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.

How do native speakers use this expression?