Plurale-tantum Definition

noun

(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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Other Word Forms of Plurale-tantum

Noun

Singular:
plurale-tantum
Plural:
pluralia-tantum

Origin of Plurale-tantum

  • From Latin plurale tantum (“plural as such, plural only”).

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Words Starting With

PPLPLU

Words Ending With

MUMTUM

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Words Starting With P and Ending With M

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