Plural of observance
regular plural
The plural of observance is observances.
Forms of observance
| Singular | observance /əbˈzɝvəns/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | observances |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Observances in a sentence
- H is priestly, evincing concern for cultic sacrifices, cultic observances, the behavior of priests, and ethical matters.2015, Jason M. H. Gaines, The Poetic Priestly Source, Minneapolis: Fortress Press, →ISBN, page 277. From the entry h
- The Subbotniki (Sabbatarians), for example, adhere to many Jewish observances and accept Jesus only as a prophet.1981, Anton S[erge] Beliajeff, “Molokane”, in Joseph L[eon] Wieczynski, editor, The Modern Encyclopedia of Russian and Soviet History…. From the entry subbotnik
- Various regulations and observances have meant that some ingredients or procedures were not permitted for certain periods or days.1981 April 22, Susan Sullivan, “Jewish foods provide a sense of history […]”, in St. Joseph Gazette, St. Joseph, Mo., →OCLC, “Daily…. From the entry kreplakh
- Hinduism is a zigsaw puzzle in that it contains every philosophy and most religions and outlooks, practices and observances, innumerable gods one fighting the other.1990, Ravindra Kumar, Problem of communalism in India. From the entry zigsaw puzzle
Meaning of observance
- noun The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.
- noun The custom of celebrating a holiday or similar occasion.
- noun Observation or the act of watching.
Questions about the plural of observance
- What is the plural of observance?
- The plural of observance is observances.
- Is observance countable?
- Observance is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: observance (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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