nouns whose plurals are identical to singular

Anonymous · 23-Jul-2004, 14:20

Is there a name for words whose plurals are the same as the singular: sheep, moose, series, etc? Thanks a lot.

**Ulli** · 23-Jul-2004, 17:10

Originally Posted by msgarp

Is there a name for words whose plurals are the same as the singular: sheep, moose, series, etc? Thanks a lot.

Hi, :wink:

they are called unchangeable nouns.

**bmo** · 23-Jul-2004, 17:26

Originally Posted by msgarp

Is there a name for words whose plurals are the same as the singular: sheep, moose, series, etc? Thanks a lot.

Mass noun, see:

http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/mass-noun.html

Non count noun, see:

http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/noncountnoun.htm

I think both mass noun and noncount noun all refer to your question.
Go to www.google.com and search for either, you will find plenty of sites. (more of mass noun)

msgarp1 · 23-Jul-2004, 17:33

Thank you; this settles a discussion over coffee this morning

**bmo** · 23-Jul-2004, 18:21

Originally Posted by msgarp1

Thank you; this settles a discussion over coffee this morning

you are quite welcome.

**Ulli** · 24-Jul-2004, 09:14

Originally Posted by msgarp1

Thank you; this settles a discussion over coffee this morning

Hi you :wink: ,

Glad I / we could help you.

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