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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Plural of breaking

Hi there,

What is the plural form of the word 'breaking'? Is it 'breakings'?

Here is the sentence that I am trying to phrase:

The above choice of parameters ensures that there are no bond breakings or chain crossings.

Thank you!
  

Top answer

Yes, the plural of breaking is breakings.

  • Yes, the plural of breaking is breakings.
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Yes, the plural of breaking is breakings.
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I suggest it's not countable, as is the case with most (all?) gerunds.

I actually suggest it doesn't work well as a gerund in this case.

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