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Interventizio Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

prep, sec

Hi
I was wondering whether abbreviations such as "prep" (for "preparation") or "sec" (for second) also have plural ("prepS" and "secS")
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An abbreviation has no plural form. " Avoid using an abbreviation in the plural; spell the word out. "Prep" is an informal word, not an abbreviation, so "preps" is OK.

— Enoon

  • An abbreviation has no plural form.
  • " Avoid using an abbreviation in the plural; spell the word out.
  • "Prep" is an informal word, not an abbreviation, so "preps" is OK.
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An abbreviation has no plural form. It's "34 sec." and "10 cc".If you want to use "sec" as in "give me a sec", then it becomes a word that forms a regular plural: "Give me a few secs, will you?" Avoid using an abbreviation in the plural; spell the word out. "Prep" is an informal word, not an abbreviation, so "preps" is OK.
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