Multiple Plural Forms

a device that is used to send and receive signals

The television antenna on the roof picks up signals from broadcast stations.

the point where the inferior and left borders of the heart meet, representing the tip of the left ventricle

a sack of tissue that is attached to the large intestine and is surgically removed if infected

An inflamed appendix can cause severe abdominal pain and fever.

a man romantically involved with someone

Letters between the two revealed the depth of affection she held for her longtime beau.

a piece of furniture with drawers used for storing clothes and personal items

The antique bureau in the corner of the room showcased intricate craftsmanship and served as a storage solution for vintage clothing.

a desert plant with a lot of spines on a thick stem that stores water

A cactus can live for many years with proper care.

a large wild plant-eating animal belonging to the cow family with curved horns, native to Africa and Asia

The African buffalo, also known as the Cape buffalo, is a large bovine species native to sub-Saharan Africa, often found in savannas and grasslands.

the overall content, courses, and learning experiences designed by educational institutions to achieve specific educational goals and outcomes for students

The school's curriculum includes core subjects like math, science, and language arts, as well as elective courses in arts and music.

a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions

The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.

a prepared liquid food designed for babies

The baby drinks formula twice a day.

a plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves, such as moulds and mushrooms

They discovered a new species of fungus in the rainforest that glows in the dark.

(biology) any of the groups that plants, animals, etc. with similar characteristics are divided into, which is larger than a species and smaller than a family

The genus Rosa includes all the species of roses, known for their beautiful flowers and fragrance.

the horny and hard part at the end of a limb of a mammal, such as a horse

He noticed a small stone stuck in the horse's hoof while brushing it.

the finger adjacent to the thumb, commonly used for pointing

She wore a ring on her index finger.

a rectangular array of numbers or symbols organized in rows and columns, commonly used in linear algebra for representing equations, transformations, and vector operations

A 2x3 matrix represents a collection of numbers organized in two rows and three columns.

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

They ordered a medium pizza to share among the group, neither too big nor too small.

a written message or communication, often used within an organization, to convey information, directives, or agreements to employees or stakeholders in a concise and formal manner

a glowing cloud of gas and dust in outer space, often the result of a star explosion or formation

The Orion Nebula is a famous example of a stellar nursery.

a musical piece or collection that is written by a famous composer followed by the date in which it was created

Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2, Opus 18" was completed in 1901.

an area of land that is flat and higher than the land surrounding it

The Colorado Plateau is known for its stunning landscapes, including deep canyons and colorful rock formations.

the length of a straight line drawn from the center of a circle to any point on its outer boundary

The radius of a circle is half the length of its diameter, extending from the center to any point on the circumference.

the process by which all the people of a country have the opportunity to vote on a single political question

a piece of cloth, often worn around the neck or head, which can be shaped in a square, rectangular, or triangular form

She wrapped a cozy scarf around her neck to shield herself from the biting winter wind.

a document that outlines the topics, assignments, and expectations for a course

The syllabus for the English Literature course includes readings from classic novels, poetry, and drama.

a conference or meeting where experts discuss a particular topic or set of topics

a point where two or more lines, edges, or rays meet to form an angle, or the point at which the sides of a polygon intersect

In a triangle, each of its three corners is a vertex where two sides meet.

a swirling mass of fluid with a rotating motion, often forming a funnel shape

As the bathtub drain opened, a small vortex formed, illustrating the simple yet mesmerizing nature of fluid dynamics.

a structure built along the water's edge; often with a platform for ships to load and unload goods

We walked along the wharf to admire the view of the harbor.

a large African mammal with a thick gray skin, big jaws and tusks that lives near water

The baby hippopotamus swam beside its mother.

a large container usually made of glass that is filled with water in which fish and other sea creatures are kept

We bought a small aquarium for our goldfish and decorated it with plants.

an ancient book, written by hand, especially of scriptures, classics, etc.

The museum's prized exhibit is an illuminated codex from the medieval period, featuring intricately detailed illustrations and calligraphy.