Plural of solidus
irregular plural
The plural of solidus is solidi or soliduses.
Forms of solidus
| Singular | solidus /ˈsɑlɪdəs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | solidi /ˈsɒlɪdaɪ/ soliduses |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of solidus
- noun A Roman ~23k gold coin introduced by Diocletian in AD 301 and called by that name, but reissued at a slightly lower weight by Constantine I.
- noun Its successor Byzantine coins, from the eleventh century onward of progressively debased weight and purity.
- noun Synonym of sol or sou: a Carolingian unit of account equivalent to a solidus of silver.
Nouns ending in -us: plural -i
Questions about the plural of solidus
- What is the plural of solidus?
- The plural of solidus is solidi or soliduses.
- Which is correct, solidi or soliduses?
- Both are used. solidi is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is solidus countable?
- Solidus is a countable noun.
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