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English
Etymology
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person → people
Each member of "people" is a person.
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From additive + plural.
Noun
additive plural (plural additive plurals)
- (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.