Exordiums

/ɪɡˈzɔːdiəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of exordium formed using English -s ending; the openings of speeches or compositions.

Etymology

From exordium + English -s plural suffix. While Latin would pluralize this as 'exordia,' English speakers often use the Latinized 'exordiums' for familiarity.

Kelly Says

English speakers are inconsistent with Latin plurals—sometimes we say 'exordia' (pure Latin) and sometimes 'exordiums' (Latin + English), showing how languages blend old rules with new ones during contact.

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