nullar

English

Etymology

From null +‎ -ar.

Adjective

nullar (not comparable)

1. (grammar) Pertaining to a language form referring to none of something; compare singular used for one and plural for more than one.

Usage notes

It is generally believed that no natural language uses true nullar number except when the noun is omitted; thus no noun ever takes on a nullar form.

Related terms

• dual
• paucal
• plural
• singular
• singulative
• trial

Norwegian Nynorsk

Noun

nullar m

1. indefinite plural of null

Verb

nullar

1. present of nulla