Plural of obligation
regular plural
The plural of obligation is obligations.
Forms of obligation
| Singular | obligation /ˌɒb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | obligations /ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃənz/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Obligations in a sentence
- Other obligations are mentioned in the text.1927, Havelock Ellis, chapter 2, in Studies in the Psychology of Sex
- In consideration of the performance of B's obligations hereunder, A hereby grants to B's personal license.From the entry consideration
- This shall not relieve either Party of any obligations.From the entry relieve
- Mark had to leave work due to familial obligations.From the entry familial
- The tenant owed a variety of obligations to his overlord—usually including military service or serjeanty—but these were gradually converted into monetary rents.From the entry overlord
Meaning of obligation
- noun The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
- noun A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.
- noun A course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience by which someone is bound or restricted.
Questions about the plural of obligation
- What is the plural of obligation?
- The plural of obligation is obligations.
- Is obligation countable?
- Obligation is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: obligation (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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