Plural of incubus
irregular plural
The plural of incubus is incubi or incubuses.
Forms of incubus
| Singular | incubus /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.bəs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | incubi incubuses |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of incubus
- noun An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.
- noun A feeling of oppression during sleep, sleep paralysis; night terrors, a nightmare.
- noun Any oppressive thing or person; a burden.
Nouns ending in -us: plural -i
Questions about the plural of incubus
- What is the plural of incubus?
- The plural of incubus is incubi or incubuses.
- Which is correct, incubi or incubuses?
- Both are used. incubi is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is incubus countable?
- Incubus is a countable noun.
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