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plurally

[ ploor-uh-lee ]

adverb

  1. as a plural; in a plural sense.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of plurally1

First recorded in 1350–1400, plurally is from the Middle English word pluraliche. See plural, -ly

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Example Sentences

“I really wish you would not speak plurally of them, Ann,” cried Ruth, laughing.

The latter had only one side, and therefore—plurally and pedantically speaking—no sides.

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