Plural of breathing
regular plural
The plural of breathing is breathings.
Forms of breathing
| Singular | breathing /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | breathings /ˈbɹiːðɪŋz/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Breathings in a sentence
- the breathings of the Holy Spirit
- There are scattered lectional aids: accents, breathings, elision-marks, tremata, and high stops.1980, Bernard Pyne Grenfell, Arthur Surridge Hunt, The Oxyrhynchus Papyri, volume 47, Egypt Exploration Fund, →ISBN, page 30, →ISBN. From the entry tremata
Meaning of breathing
- noun A diacritical mark indicating aspiration or lack thereof.
- noun Time to recover one's breath; hence, a delay, a spell of time.
- noun Any gentle influence or operation; inspiration.
Questions about the plural of breathing
- What is the plural of breathing?
- The plural of breathing is breathings.
- Is breathing countable?
- Breathing is a countable and uncountable noun.
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