Pluralization (noun)

1. The process of making a noun plural, typically by adding -s or -es to the end of the word.
2. The result of this process, the form of a noun that indicates more than one.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "making plural"): from late latin pluralizatio(n-), from pluralizare "make plural", from latin pluralis (see plural).

Examples:

1. English has a simple pluralization rule for most nouns, which is to add -s to the end of the word.
2. The pluralization of irregular nouns often has to be memorized.
3. The pluralization of foreign loanwords can sometimes be difficult to determine.
4. In linguistic analysis, pluralization is an important aspect of morphology.
5. The pluralization of proper nouns is a complex issue and can depend on the specific language or culture.