Plural of breaking
regular plural
The plural of breaking is breakings.
Forms of breaking
| Singular | breaking /ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | breakings /ˈbɹeɪkɪŋz/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Breakings in a sentence
- Union executives are available for ceremonial celebrations of growth (ribbon cuttings, announcements of government contracts, urban redevelopment ground breakings).2007, John R. Logan, Harvey Luskin Molotch, Harvey Molotch, Urban Fortunes: The Political Economy of Place, page 81. From the entry ground-breaking
- I HAVE had a hand in numerous ground breakings and ribbon cuttings, but never before have I approached one with the eagerness and enthusiasm that I possess for today's ceremony.1960 August 2, Bert T. Combs, “GROUND BREAKING FOR KENTUCKY POWER COMPANY PLANT Louisa”, in George W. Robinson, editor, The Public Papers…. From the entry ground-breaking
Meaning of breaking
- noun The act by which something is broken.
- noun A change of a vowel to a diphthong.
- noun A form of ornamentation in which groups of short notes are used instead of long ones.
Questions about the plural of breaking
- What is the plural of breaking?
- The plural of breaking is breakings.
- Is breaking countable?
- Breaking is a countable and uncountable noun.
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