Plural of symposium
regular plural
The plural of symposium is symposiums or symposia.
Forms of symposium
| Singular | symposium /sɪmˈpəʊziəm/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | symposiums symposia |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of symposium
- noun A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.
- noun A drinking party in Ancient Greece, especially one with intellectual discussion.
- noun A collection of essays, articles or papers on a particular subject by a number of contributors.
Questions about the plural of symposium
- What is the plural of symposium?
- The plural of symposium is symposiums or symposia.
- Which is correct, symposiums or symposia?
- Both are used. symposia is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is symposium countable?
- Symposium is a countable noun.
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