English

Noun

plurale tantum ‎(plural pluralia tantum or pluralia tanta)

1. (grammar) A noun (in any specific sense) that has no singular form, such as scissors (in most usage).

   Roger wasn’t sure whether “jeans” was a true plurale tantum, since the word “jean” exists and describes a type of cloth.

Translations

See also

• Category:English pluralia tantum
• duale tantum
• singulare tantum
• uncountable

Portuguese

Noun

plurale tantum m (plural pluralia tanta)

1. (grammar) plurale tantum (a noun without a singular form)