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Mike in Japan Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Plural of 'prospectus'

What would/is the plural form of 'prospectus'?

I plan to open a new university soon, and it is important to get these big words right!

Thanks in advance,
Professor Mike
  

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Main Entry: pro·spec·tus
Pronunciation: \pr?-'spek-t?s, prä-\
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural pro·spec·tus·es

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Thanks.

In Australia we would say; 'multiple entry smart-***'. :-)
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Hi M Japan,

'Prospectuses' is the plural of 'Prospectus'. If not let me know too.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What is_the_plural_of'prospectus'

Thanks.
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Thanks, Toms Mathew. I note that it is one of those 'fourth-declension' things. Groovy!

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The Urban Dictionary was obviously wrong when it gave this;
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...and this from
Toolsformoney.com

Prospecti Ordering System

Desired Results: Keep stock of prospecti on hand for mutual funds used in Pershing Capital Account Models.
Accountable Person: Portfolio manager's assistant.
Standards/Benchmarks: There should be at least three of each prospectus for each fund on-hand at all times.
Resources Needed: Mike's models, Mor
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Now we just need a quote from a qualified scientologist to make it all official, and to get the word 'prospecti' onto the tongues of everyday citizens.
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Mike in JapanWhat would/is the plural form of 'prospectus'?

I plan to open a new university soon, and it is important to get these big words right!

Thanks in advance,

Professor Mike


Hello Mr.M Japan

Remember many words are in old usage (might have been used before our age, because English is not a laguage
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Chill, Toms. If you read this Administrator's reply more carefully, you'll see he said thanks and that it was Urban Dictionary that was wrong.

Mike, Trust the Urban Dictionary far less far than you can throw it!

I know, just for fun, let's open up the "statuses" debate again!
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Mike in JapanThanks.

In Australia we would say; 'multiple entry smart-***'. :-)

Hee, hee, hee! That's just what we say in the U.S., too! I plead 'guilty'!

Actually I'm amazed at the number of "prospecti" that you found!
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:-) Thanks, and sorry if I was a bit obnoxious. Tom? David M?

Disclaimer;
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