neutrumplural

Neutrumplural is a term used in grammar to describe the plural form of nouns that belong to the neuter gender in languages that mark gender. It refers to the set of forms used when more than one neuter noun is referenced, as well as the agreement patterns of adjectives, determiners, and pronouns with those nouns.

In languages with grammatical gender, nouns are categorized as masculine, feminine, or neuter. The neuter plural comprises the forms used for multiple neuter nouns and involves how number and case interact with gender. The exact inflection and agreement rules differ by language. Some languages bundle neuter plural endings with other plural endings, while others preserve distinct neuter-specific patterns. Cross-linguistic study of neutrumplural examines how agreement with adjectives, determiners, or pronouns is handled in the neuter plural across different grammatical systems.

Examples from different languages illustrate the concept. In Latin, neuter nouns of certain declensions form the nominative and accusative plural with endings that differ from the singular, and adjectives agree with neuter plural forms. In German, neuter singular nouns like das Buch become die Bücher in the plural, with adjectives often taking a specific plural ending when preceded by a definite article. In Russian, neuter nouns such as окно (okno) form neuter plural окна (okna), with adjectives that agree in neuter plural as well.

Neutrumplural is a standard category in morphosyntax and typology, helping describe how languages mark number and gender together and how reference to multiple items is governed by gender-specific concord. See also grammatical gender, number, and agreement.