Plural of genie
irregular plural
The plural of genie is genii or genies.
Forms of genie
| Singular | genie /ˈd͡ʒiː.ni/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | genii /ˈdʒi(ː)niaɪ/ genies |
| Countable | countable |
Genii and genies in a sentence
- Because we are genii, we expect this won’t be a problem.2015, Tara Flynn, “L is for … Literature”, in Giving Out Yards: The Art of Complaint, Irish Style, Dublin: Hachette Books Ireland…. From the entry genii
- Just a bunch of genii that’s all.1945 February, “Calendar”, in Mary Lou Shaw, Shirley Boulds, editors, The Anchor of February 1945, Newport News, Va.: Newport News High…. From the entry genii
- As Hutchinson saw it, his role was always “that of a student trying to learn quietly and unobtrusively from this extraordinary group of genii.1980 October 14, G[eorge] Evelyn Hutchinson, letter to Sharon Kingsland (Hutchinson Papers, MSSA, Yale University Library); quoted in…. From the entry genii
- It aint oftin that you’s git a more better group of genii as was collected this year at good old Melrose High.1973, “Honor Society”, in Kathie Ahern et al., editors, Log, Melrose, Mass.: Melrose High School, →OCLC, page 54. From the entry genii
- He sees their actions conditioned and to gome extent controlled by the influences of majestic inhuman powers, the genii of Eastern tales, huge, cloud-girt spirits of oppressive solemnity.1915, George A. Birmingham, Gossamer, Methuen Company, Limited, pages 284-285. From the entry inhuman
Meaning of genie
- noun A jinn, a being descended from the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form.
- noun A fictional magical being that is typically bound to obey the commands of a mortal possessing its container.
Other irregular plurals
Questions about the plural of genie
- What is the plural of genie?
- The plural of genie is genii or genies.
- Which is correct, genii or genies?
- Both are used. genii is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is genie countable?
- Genie is a countable noun.
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