Plural of fable
regular plural
The plural of fable is fables.
Forms of fable
| Singular | fable /ˈfeɪbəl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | fables |
| Countable | countable |
Fables in a sentence
- Fables are handed down from age to age.From the entry hand down
- In contrast to this are the flat, one-dimensional characters found in fables.1999, Kimberly Kimbell-Lopez, Connecting with traditional literature. From the entry one-dimensional
- Another name made to stand sponsor for fables was Bidpai, said to have been an Oriental philosopher.1938, Ollie Depew, Children's Literature by Grades and Types, page 31. From the entry Bidpai
- The lovers she seems to pursue with her figurative language in fact retreat under the barrage of similes, metaphors and fables.2005 May 1, “The Sea of Love”, in New York Times. From the entry figurative
- Helmut de Boor offers a similarly narrow definition of the nature of morals to be drawn from fables.1983, Marianne Powell, Fabula Docet. From the entry bispel
Meaning of fable
- noun A fictitious narrative intended to enforce some useful truth or precept, usually with animals, etc. as characters; an apologue. Prototypically, Aesop's Fables.
- noun Any story told to excite wonder; common talk; the theme of talk.
- noun Fiction; untruth; falsehood.
Questions about the plural of fable
- What is the plural of fable?
- The plural of fable is fables.
- Is fable countable?
- Fable is a countable noun.
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