Plural of software
irregular plural
The plural of software is software, the same as the singular.
Forms of software
| Singular | software /ˈsɒf(t)ˌwɛə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | software /ˈsɒf(t)ˌwɛə/ |
| Countable | usually uncountable |
Less standard forms: softwares (nonstandard).
Meaning of software
- noun Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).
- noun The human beings involved in warfare, as opposed to hardware such as weapons and vehicles.
- noun Recorded music content, as opposed to the hardware necessary for reproducing it.
Plural the same as the singular
Questions about the plural of software
- What is the plural of software?
- The plural of software is software, the same as the singular.
- Is software countable?
- Software is usually an uncountable noun; its plural is used for kinds or examples of it.
- Is softwares correct?
- softwares is marked nonstandard in Wiktionary. The usual plural of software is software.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: software (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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