Plurale Tantum Definition
plurale tantum
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English
Etymology
From Latin plurale tantum (“plural as such, plural only”).
Pronunciation
- IPA: /plʊˌɹɑleɪ̯ˈtɑntəm/
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Noun
plurale tantum (plural pluralia tantum)
- (grammar) A noun (in any specific sense) that has no singular form, such as scissors (in most usage).
- Roger wasn’t sure whether “jeans” was a true plurale tantum, since the word “jean” exists and describes a type of cloth.
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