Corporas

/ˈkɔrpərəz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of corpora used in some contexts; collections or bodies of material, especially texts or physical structures.

Etymology

This appears to be a variant plural of 'corpus' or a mistranscription. Typically 'corpus' uses the Latin plural 'corpora,' though some contexts may use anglicized 'corpuses.'

Kelly Says

Linguists prefer the Latin plural 'corpora,' but in casual English some people say 'corpuses'—it's a fun example of how English speakers wrestle with borrowed Latin words!

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