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Plural of pontifex

irregular plural

The plural of pontifex is pontifices.

Forms of pontifex

Singularpontifex /ˈpɒn.təˌfɛks/
Pluralpontifices
Countablecountable

Meaning of pontifex

  1. noun A pontiff, state minister, or high priest, in Ancient Rome.

Full definition of pontifex

Nouns ending in -ex: plural -ices

Questions about the plural of pontifex

What is the plural of pontifex?
The plural of pontifex is pontifices.
Is pontifex countable?
Pontifex is a countable noun.

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