Plural of hippocampus
irregular plural
The plural of hippocampus is hippocampi or hippocampuses.
Forms of hippocampus
| Singular | hippocampus /ˌhɪpə(ʊ)ˈkæm.pəs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | hippocampi hippocampuses |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of hippocampus
- noun A mythological creature with the front head and forelimbs of a horse and the rear of a fish.
- noun A part of the brain located inside the temporal lobe, consisting mainly of grey matter. It is a component of the limbic system and plays a role in memory and emotion.
Nouns ending in -us: plural -i
Questions about the plural of hippocampus
- What is the plural of hippocampus?
- The plural of hippocampus is hippocampi or hippocampuses.
- Which is correct, hippocampi or hippocampuses?
- Both are used. hippocampi is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is hippocampus countable?
- Hippocampus is a countable noun.
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