additive plural

English

Etymology

Examples

person → people
Each member of "people" is a person.

From additive +‎ plural.

Noun

additive plural (plural additive plurals)

  1. (grammar) A form of plural in which the referent is a collection of those items to which the stem itself refers (within a given frame of reference).
    Coordinate term: associative plural

Usage notes

Usually mentioned in contrast to the associative plural, as the term additive plural encompasses the conventional form of plural (where it exists) in most major languages.

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