Plural of oculus
irregular plural
The plural of oculus is oculi.
Forms of oculus
| Singular | oculus /ˈɒk.jʊ.ləs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | oculi /ˈɒk.jʊ.lʌɪ/ |
| Countable | countable |
Oculi in a sentence
- Was it a simple lapsus oculi on the part of the translator, a kind of scribal error that led to an involuntary deletion?1998, Norma Bouchard, Veronica Pravadelli, editors, Umberto Eco’s Alternative: The Politics of Culture and the Ambiguities of…. From the entry lapsus oculi
- If, on the other hand, it is the local reservoir or a passing pantechnicon, he will probably regret his lapsus oculi (I think).1939, William Heath Robinson, K[enneth] R[obert] G[ordon] Browne, “Road Sense and Etiquette”, in How to Be a Motorist (Vintage Words of…. From the entry lapsus oculi
Meaning of oculus
- noun The central boss of a volute.
- noun An opening at the apex of a dome.
Nouns ending in -us: plural -i
Questions about the plural of oculus
- What is the plural of oculus?
- The plural of oculus is oculi.
- Is oculus countable?
- Oculus is a countable noun.
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