plurale tantum

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Antonyms 1.3.2 See also 1.3.3 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

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

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[edit] Noun

plurale tantum (plural pluralia tantum)

1. (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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• singulare tantum

[edit] See also

• Category:English pluralia tantum
• uncountable

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