Plural of dorsum
irregular plural
The plural of dorsum is dorsa.
Forms of dorsum
| Singular | dorsum /ˈdɔː.səm/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | dorsa /ˈdɔː.sə/ |
| Countable | countable |
Dorsa in a sentence
- Dorsa and ventral lobes of flagellomeres not symmetrical: ventral lobe slightly longer than dorsal lobe.1999, Judith E. Winston, Describing Species: Practical Taxonomic Procedure for Biologists, A fossil insect, a new woodgnat, Valesguya…. From the entry flagellomere
Meaning of dorsum
- noun The back of the tongue, used for articulating dorsal consonants.
- noun The top of the foot or the back of the hand.
- noun A ridge on a hill, or on the surface of a planet or moon.
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 dorsum
- What is the plural of dorsum?
- The plural of dorsum is dorsa.
- Is dorsum countable?
- Dorsum is a countable noun.
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