Feature 33A: Coding of Nominal Plurality

by Matthew S. Dryer

This feature is discussed in chapter 33. Related examples are available.

Values

Plural prefix (126 languages)
Plural suffix (513 languages)
Plural stem change (6 languages)
Plural tone (4 languages)
Plural complete reduplication (8 languages)
Mixed morphological plural (60 languages)
Plural word (170 languages)
Plural clitic (81 languages)
No plural (98 languages)
  total: 1066