Plural of atrium
irregular plural
The plural of atrium is atria or atriums.
Forms of atrium
| Singular | atrium /ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | atria atriums |
| Countable | countable |
Atria and atriums in a sentence
- With atrial tachycardia, the atria of the heart beats abnormally fast.2013, “Therapies and Treatments”, in Q. Ashton Acton, editor, Tachycardia: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional, Atlanta, Ga.…. From the entry tachycardia
- It protects against direct sunlight, something difficult with atria.2002, Andreas K. Athienitis, Thermal Analysis and Design of Passive Solar Buildings. From the entry anidolic
- In mature Arion the atrium is divided into upper and lower atria, with the oviduct, spermatheca duct and epiphallus opening into the upper atrium.2012, A. South, Terrestrial Slugs: Biology, ecology and control, page 110. From the entry epiphallus
- The heart strings keep the AV flaps pointing in the direction of the blood flow, stopping them being turned "inside out" and forced through the atria.2005, “Section 2: Heart”, in The Facts on File Illustrated Guide to the Human Body: Heart and Circulatory System, New York, N.Y.: Facts on…. From the entry heartstrings
Meaning of atrium
- noun A central room or space in ancient Roman homes, open to the sky in the middle; a similar space in other buildings.
- noun A square hall lit by daylight from above, into which rooms open at one or more levels.
- noun A cavity, entrance, or passage.
Nouns ending in -um: plural -a
- minimum (minima)
- medium (media)
- maximum (maxima)
- spectrum (spectra)
- curriculum (curricula)
- referendum (referenda)
- millennium (millennia)
- consortium (consortia)
- podium (podia)
- aquarium (aquaria)
- optimum (optima)
- gymnasium (gymnasia)
Questions about the plural of atrium
- What is the plural of atrium?
- The plural of atrium is atria or atriums.
- Which is correct, atria or atriums?
- Both are used. atria is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is atrium countable?
- Atrium is a countable noun.
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