Plural of stylus
irregular plural
The plural of stylus is styli or styluses.
Forms of stylus
| Singular | stylus /ˈstaɪ.ləs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | styli /ˈstaɪlaɪ/ styluses |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of stylus
- noun An ancient writing implement consisting of a small rod with a pointed end for scratching letters on clay, wax-covered tablets or other surfaces, and a blunt end for obliterating them.
- noun A small implement with a pointed end used for engraving and tracing.
- noun A small device resembling a pen used to input handwritten text or drawings directly into an electronic device with a touch-sensitive screen.
Nouns ending in -us: plural -i
Questions about the plural of stylus
- What is the plural of stylus?
- The plural of stylus is styli or styluses.
- Which is correct, styli or styluses?
- Both are used. styli is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is stylus countable?
- Stylus is a countable noun.
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