additive plural

English

Etymology

Examples
person → people Each member of "people" is a person.

From additive +‎ plural.

Noun

additive plural (plural additive plurals)

1. (grammar) A form of plural in which the referent is a collection of those items to which the stem itself refers (within a given frame of reference).

   Coordinate term: associative plural

Usage notes

Usually mentioned in contrast to the associative plural, as the term additive plural encompasses the conventional form of plural (where it exists) in most major languages.