plural

English

/ˈplʊə.ɹəl/, /ˈpljʊə.ɹəl/, /ˈplʊɹəl/

adj
Definitions
  • Consisting of or containing more than one of something.
  • (comparable) Pluralistic.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English plurelle derived from Old French plurel (plural) derived from Latin pluralis (belonging to many, of belonging to more than one).

Origin

Latin

pluralis

Gloss

belonging to many, of belonging to more than one

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