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Definition of Pluralize
1. Verb. Mark with a grammatical morpheme that indicates plural. "How do speakers pluralize nouns in Japanese?"
Definition of Pluralize
1. v. t. To make plural by using the plural termination; to attribute plurality to; to express in the plural form.
2. v. i. To take a plural; to assume a plural form; as, a noun pluralizes.
Definition of Pluralize
1. Verb. to make plural ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pluralize
1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]
Medical Definition of Pluralize
1. 1. To take a plural; to assume a plural form; as, a noun pluralizes. 2. To hold more than one benefice at the same time. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pluralize
Literary usage of Pluralize
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Working Grammar of the English Language: Designed to Give in Simple by James Champlin Fernald (1917)
"Similarly, nouns that are compounds of a noun with any descriptive word or phrase
pluralize only the noun; as, hangers-on, lookers-on, men-of-war. ..."
2. A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language: For the Use of Schools by Simon Kerl (1868)
"Some always pluralize the title ; others, the name; and a few venture to ...
The prevailing diatom is, I believe, not to pluralize that word of the term ..."
3. A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language: For the Use of Schools by Simon Kerl (1862)
"In regard to the plural of names involving titles, there has been not a little
of di versity in practice and doctrine. Some always pluralize the title ..."
4. The World Book: Organized Knowledge in Story and Picture edited by Michael Vincent O'Shea, Ellsworth D. Foster, George Herbert Locke (1918)
"Thus, we pluralize the first word in sisters-in-law, but the last in stepsisters.
... One or two compound nouns pluralize both parts: menservants, ..."
5. Manual of Patent Examining Procedure edited by J. Michael Thesz (1997)
"Examiner Note: [1] pluralize 'claim' if needed- insert claim no(s). insert the
verb (lack or lacks) as appropriate, then PRESS F9 [2] Insert name of prior ..."
6. An Analytical and Practical Grammar of the English Language: Revised by Peter Bullions (1867)
"Proper names with the title of Mrs. prefixed, or with any title, preceded by the
numerals, two, three, &c., pluralize the name, and not the title; as, ..."
7. Grammar of the English Sentence by Jonathan Rigdon (1903)
"In speaking of two or more single ladies of the same name many good writers
pluralize the title, many the name, and some both the title and the name. ..."
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