pluralize

pluralize
pluralizable, adj.pluralization, n.pluralizer, n.
/ploor"euh luyz'/, v., pluralized, pluralizing.
v.t.
1. to express in the plural form; make plural: to pluralize a noun.
v.i.
2. to receive or take a plural form.
Also, esp. Brit., pluralise.
[1795-1805; PLURAL + -IZE]

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