colossi
The plural of "colossus" is colossi. colossuses is also used.
Meaning: a very large statue, or a person or thing of great size or power (noun)
Ways to say it
| Plural |
|---|
| colossi |
| colossuses |
colossus comes from Latin, and like many Latin nouns ending in -us it changes the ending to -i.
Which one should you use?
Both plurals are correct. colossi is the traditional form, and colossuses is also used.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with colossi: the colossi are. Because colossi does not end in s, the possessive plural is colossi's.
How do you pronounce it?
colossus is pronounced /kəˈlɒs.əs/.
Did you know?
- Over time, borrowed words often take a regular English plural too: forums and stadiums are now more common than fora and stadia.
Examples in context
- Two stone colossi guard the temple.Singular: One stone colossus guards the temple.
- The ancient world built several colossi.Singular: The ancient world built one colossus.
