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| − | Singular refers to [[Number (definition)|number]] of a noun. The singular is used to refer to just one individual or object. It contrasts with the [[Plural (definition)|plural]]. | + | Singular refers to the [[Number (definition)|number]] of a noun. The singular is used to refer to just one individual or object. It contrasts with the [[Plural (definition)|plural]]. In most languages the singular is unmarked on the noun. This is true in both English and Gaelic. [[Articles (definition)|articles]] in Gaelic contrast in number, with 'an/am/a''' typically being used for the singular, and ''na/nan/nam'' being used in the plural. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
| + | *[[Articles]] | ||
| + | *[[Article (definition)]] | ||
| + | *[[Noun (definition)]] | ||
| + | *[[Plural (definition)]] | ||
| + | *[[Plural Formation|Forming the plural in Gaelic]] | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *http://www.statemaster.com/encyclopedia/Plural | ||
| + | The link below takes you away from the Gaelic Wiki to Wikipedia. Since wikipedia pages can be edited by anyone, they often contain inaccurate information. So be careful! | ||
| + | *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plural | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| + | *Matthews, P. H. (1997) ''The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics.'' Oxford: Oxford University Press. | ||
[[Category:Technical Definitions]] | [[Category:Technical Definitions]] | ||
[[Category:Morphology]] | [[Category:Morphology]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:36, 16 June 2012
Singular refers to the number of a noun. The singular is used to refer to just one individual or object. It contrasts with the plural. In most languages the singular is unmarked on the noun. This is true in both English and Gaelic. articles in Gaelic contrast in number, with 'an/am/a typically being used for the singular, and na/nan/nam being used in the plural.
See Also
External Links
The link below takes you away from the Gaelic Wiki to Wikipedia. Since wikipedia pages can be edited by anyone, they often contain inaccurate information. So be careful!
References
- Matthews, P. H. (1997) The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
