Plural of homunculus
irregular plural
The plural of homunculus is homunculi or homunculuses.
Forms of homunculus
| Singular | homunculus /hɒˈmʌŋk.jʊ.ləs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | homunculi homunculuses |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of homunculus
- noun A small, artificially created human or human-like being.
- noun A small human.
- noun A miniature adult, once imagined by spermists to be present in human sperm.
Nouns ending in -us: plural -i
Questions about the plural of homunculus
- What is the plural of homunculus?
- The plural of homunculus is homunculi or homunculuses.
- Which is correct, homunculi or homunculuses?
- Both are used. homunculi is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is homunculus countable?
- Homunculus is a countable noun.
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