plural

adjective noun ploo-RAHL Rare

Origin: From Latin pluralis, from plus/pluris (more).

Also means

diverse

Usage Note

Plural functions both as a grammatical term (el número plural, 'the plural number') and as a general adjective meaning 'involving many' or 'diverse,' as in una sociedad plural ('a pluralistic society'). As a noun (el plural) it refers to the grammatical plural form of a word. In the second sense it is a near-synonym of diverso or variado.

Examples

"El plural de 'pez' es 'peces'."

Natural Translation

The plural of 'pez' is 'peces'.

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