pluralize

[ ploor-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, plu·ral·ized, plu·ral·iz·ing.

1. to express in the plural form; make plural:

   to pluralize a noun.

verb (used without object)

, plu·ral·ized, plu·ral·iz·ing.

1. to receive or take a plural form.

pluralize

/ ˈplʊərəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. intr to hold more than one ecclesiastical benefice or office at the same time
2. to make or become plural

Derived Forms

• ˈpluralˌizer, noun
• ˌpluraliˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• plural·iza·ble adjective
• plural·i·zation noun
• plural·izer noun
• un·plural·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pluralize¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; plural + -ize

Example Sentences

So we have to contend with ways in which we can pluralize our societies and have greater forms of democratic accountability.

From MIT Technology Review

Some groups pluralize both parts of the group; as man singer, manservant, woman servant, woman singer.

From Project Gutenberg

They are placed immediately after the noun they pluralize and before the particles which indicate case.

From Project Gutenberg