plural

noun

(grammar, uncountable) The plural number. In English, referring to more or less than one of something.

(grammar, countable) A word in the form in which it potentially refers to something other than one person or thing; and other than two things if the language has a dual form.

(multiplicity, countable) A person with some form of multiplicity, particularly dissociative identity disorder.

adjective

Consisting of or containing more than one of something.

(grammar) In systems of number, not singular or not singular or dual.

(comparable) Pluralistic.

(multiplicity, not comparable, of a person) Having some form of multiplicity, especially dissociative identity disorder.

Roots

plusplur- · Latin · more

Synonyms for plural

pluralityn pluralisticadj pluralismn

Synonyms & related words for plural

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of plural — including plurality, pluralistic, pluralism. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to plural

Explore words related to plural — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include pluralization, pluralize, singulars, pronoun, nouns, nounal, verb, imparisyllabic. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for plural

Common synonyms for plural include plurality, pluralistic, pluralism — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does plural come from?

The word plural breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root plur-, from Latin plus (“more”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.