Plural of sacrum
irregular plural
The plural of sacrum is sacra or sacrums.
Forms of sacrum
| Singular | sacrum /ˈsækɹəm/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | sacra sacrums |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of sacrum
- noun A large triangular bone at the base of the spine, located between the two ilia (wings of the pelvis) and formed from vertebrae that fuse in adulthood.
Nouns ending in -um: plural -a
- minimum (minima)
- medium (media)
- maximum (maxima)
- spectrum (spectra)
- curriculum (curricula)
- referendum (referenda)
- millennium (millennia)
- consortium (consortia)
- podium (podia)
- aquarium (aquaria)
- optimum (optima)
- gymnasium (gymnasia)
Questions about the plural of sacrum
- What is the plural of sacrum?
- The plural of sacrum is sacra or sacrums.
- Which is correct, sacra or sacrums?
- Both are used. sacra is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is sacrum countable?
- Sacrum is a countable noun.
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