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Definition of pluralization

pluralization

/ˌplʊər.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: pluralisation)
plu · ral · i · za · tion
Plural:pluralizations
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• noun

1

The act or grammatical process of making a word plural, or a plural form resulting from this process.

Example

"The irregular pluralization of certain English nouns borrowed from Latin often confuses language learners."

2

The process of becoming more diverse or comprising multiple distinct groups, perspectives, or authorities.

Example

"Sociologists have written extensively about the rapid pluralization of cultural values in modern metropolitan areas."

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• Rhymes for pluralization

• Nearby Words

plural
pluralist
plurality
pluralization
pluralize
plus
plush

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'pluralize' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'pluralis' ('of or belonging to more than one'), from 'plus' ('more').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pluralization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pluralization
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