Plural of sternum
irregular plural
The plural of sternum is sterna or sternums.
Forms of sternum
| Singular | sternum /ˈstɜː.nəm/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | sterna sternums |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of sternum
- noun The breastbone, consisting of the manubrium, gladiolus, and xiphoid process.
- noun The sclerotized ventral plate of spiders, between the coxae, marking the floor of the cephalothorax.
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 sternum
- What is the plural of sternum?
- The plural of sternum is sterna or sternums.
- Which is correct, sterna or sternums?
- Both are used. sterna is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is sternum countable?
- Sternum is a countable noun.
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