Plural of cleavage
regular plural
The plural of cleavage is cleavages.
Forms of cleavage
| Singular | cleavage /ˈkliːvɪd͡ʒ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | cleavages |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Cleavages in a sentence
- A division between voting blocs is called a cleavage and because voting blocs are impermanent, dominant cleavages are always changing.2011, Scot Schraufnagel, “Voting bloc”, in Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Congress, Lanham, Md.: Scarecrow Press, →ISBN, page 235
- This is supported by the disappearance of cracks and cleavages in feldspars that suffered adularization.2007, Mrs. Gambold, The American Journal of Science. From the entry adularization
Meaning of cleavage
- noun The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft.
- noun The hollow or separation between a woman's breasts, especially as revealed by a low neckline.
- noun Any similar separation between two body parts, such as the buttocks or toes.
Questions about the plural of cleavage
- What is the plural of cleavage?
- The plural of cleavage is cleavages.
- Is cleavage countable?
- Cleavage is a countable and uncountable noun.
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