"pluralization" meaning in English

See pluralization in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌplʊəɹ.əl.(a)ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ Forms: pluralizations [plural]
Etymology: plural + -ization Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|plural|ization}} plural + -ization Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} pluralization (countable and uncountable, plural pluralizations)
  1. The act of making plural. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: pluralisation Related terms: pluralise, pluralize
    Sense id: en-pluralization-en-noun-aG6CGPj9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ization

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