Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Implementation”?
Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.
Singular and Plural Form of Implementation
Implementation is the singular noun form. Implementations is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: The process of making a plan actually happen or putting an idea into action. It's the doing part after the planning part.
Why is the Plural of Implementation “implementations”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Implementation
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: implementation → implementations
Plural pattern: uncountable.
How to Remember the Plural of Implementation
Just add -s to “implementation” to make “implementations”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Learners often stress the first syllable (IM-ple-men-tay-shun) instead of the third. Say: im-ple-men-TAY-shun..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Implementation
See implementation and implementations used in real sentences side by side.
- The implementation of the new policy will begin next month. B2
- Successful implementation requires careful planning and cooperation from all team members. B2
- The software implementation took longer than expected due to technical challenges. B2
Common Plural Mistakes with Implementation
Wrong: The implementations of the plan are difficult.
Correct: The implementation of the plan is difficult.
Implementation is uncountable; use singular 'is' not plural 'are'.
Wrong: The implementation was very slow and took many implementations.
Correct: The implementation was very slow and took a long time.
Implementation is uncountable; don't use 'many implementations' for a single process.
How to Pronounce Implementation and Implementations
Stress the third syllable: im-ple-men-TAY-shun. The other syllables are quick and unstressed.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Implementation
These nouns follow the same uncountable rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Implementation
From Latin 'implementum' (tool, equipment). 'Implement' as verb entered English in 15th century from Latin. '-ation' suffix creates noun form.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Implementation
What is the plural of “implementation”?
The plural of “implementation” is “implementations”.
Is “implementations” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.