Plural of trigger
regular plural
The plural of trigger is triggers.
Forms of trigger
| Singular | trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | triggers |
| Countable | countable |
Triggers in a sentence
- I can't watch that violent film. Blood is one of my triggers.
- Seeing his longtime partner Jill with someone else triggers feelings in Vincent he never knew he had.2016, Lauren Layne, Cuff Me, Hachette UK, →ISBN. From the entry good cop/bad cop
- Officers have installed a panic alarm in his home that triggers an armed response.2013 April 1, Daily Telegraph. From the entry armed response
- The intake of food triggers a release of histamine, which activates the acid-secreting cells.2001, Leslie Iversen, Drugs: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford, page 46. From the entry histamine
- This enzyme generates an inflammatory mediator known as prostaglandin, which triggers pain and other aspects of inflammation.2001, Leslie Iversen, Drugs: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford, page 51. From the entry prostaglandin
Meaning of trigger
- noun A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
- noun A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
- noun An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
Questions about the plural of trigger
- What is the plural of trigger?
- The plural of trigger is triggers.
- Is trigger countable?
- Trigger is a countable noun.
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