additive plural

English edit

Etymology edit

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

From additive +‎ plural.

Noun edit

additive plural (plural additive plurals)

(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 edit

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.