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单词 plurale tantum
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Definition of plurale tantum in English:

plurale tantum

noun plʊəˌreɪli ˈtant(ə)m
Grammar
  • A noun which is used only in plural form, or which is used only in plural form in a particular sense or senses.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in American Journal of Philology. From classical Latin plūrāle the plural, use as noun of neuter of plūrālis + tantum only.

 
 

Definition of plurale tantum in US English:

plurale tantum

nounplʊəˌreɪli ˈtant(ə)m
Grammar
  • A noun which is used only in plural form, or which is used only in plural form in a particular sense or senses.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in American Journal of Philology. From classical Latin plūrāle the plural, use as noun of neuter of plūrālis + tantum only.

 
 
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