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Plural of respite

regular plural

The plural of respite is respites.

Forms of respite

Singularrespite /ˈɹɛsˌpaɪt/
Pluralrespites
Countablecountable and uncountable

Meaning of respite

  1. noun A brief interval of rest or relief.
  2. noun A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
  3. noun The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.

Full definition of respite

Questions about the plural of respite

What is the plural of respite?
The plural of respite is respites.
Is respite countable?
Respite is a countable and uncountable noun.

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